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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.86, 5,999.61 and 2,580.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.86, 5,999.61 and 2,580.10 is: 3,558.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.86 : 5,999.61 = 2,580.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.86/5,999.61 = 2,580.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.86x = 5,999.61 × 2,580.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.86x = 15,479,593.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,479,593.76/4,349.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.64

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