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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,349.93, 6,001.98 and 2,582.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,349.93, 6,001.98 and 2,582.11 is: 3,562.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,349.93 : 6,001.98 = 2,582.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,349.93/6,001.98 = 2,582.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,349.93x = 6,001.98 × 2,582.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,349.93x = 15,497,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,497,772.58/4,349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.76

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