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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.70, 5,999.94 and 2,580.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.70, 5,999.94 and 2,580.93 is: 3,560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.70 : 5,999.94 = 2,580.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.70/5,999.94 = 2,580.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.70x = 5,999.94 × 2,580.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.70x = 15,485,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,485,425.14/4,349.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.11

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