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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.39, 6,001.56 and 2,579.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.39, 6,001.56 and 2,579.94 is: 3,559.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.39 : 6,001.56 = 2,579.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.39/6,001.56 = 2,579.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.39x = 6,001.56 × 2,579.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.39x = 15,483,664.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,483,664.71/4,349.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.97

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