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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.66, 6,002.98 and 2,581.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.66, 6,002.98 and 2,581.43 is: 3,562.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.66 : 6,002.98 = 2,581.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.66/6,002.98 = 2,581.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.66x = 6,002.98 × 2,581.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.66x = 15,496,236.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,496,236.19/4,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.64

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