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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.64, 6,003.27 and 2,582.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.64, 6,003.27 and 2,582.22 is: 3,563.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.64 : 6,003.27 = 2,582.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.64/6,003.27 = 2,582.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.64x = 6,003.27 × 2,582.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.64x = 15,501,763.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,501,763.86/4,349.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.92

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