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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.89, 6,003.62 and 2,582.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.89, 6,003.62 and 2,582.47 is: 3,564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.89 : 6,003.62 = 2,582.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.89/6,003.62 = 2,582.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.89x = 6,003.62 × 2,582.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.89x = 15,504,168.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,504,168.54/4,349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.27

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