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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.68, 6,003.59 and 2,582.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.68, 6,003.59 and 2,582.30 is: 3,564.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.68 : 6,003.59 = 2,582.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.68/6,003.59 = 2,582.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.68x = 6,003.59 × 2,582.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.68x = 15,503,072.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,503,072.55/4,349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.19

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