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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.89, 6,002.25 and 2,580.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.89, 6,002.25 and 2,580.44 is: 3,560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.89 : 6,002.25 = 2,580.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.89/6,002.25 = 2,580.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.89x = 6,002.25 × 2,580.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.89x = 15,488,445.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,488,445.99/4,349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.66

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