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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.69, 6,002.45 and 2,581.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.69, 6,002.45 and 2,581.25 is: 3,562.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.69 : 6,002.45 = 2,581.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.69/6,002.45 = 2,581.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.69x = 6,002.45 × 2,581.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.69x = 15,493,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,493,824.06/4,349.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.06

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