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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.26, 6,002.58 and 2,557.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.26, 6,002.58 and 2,557.89 is: 3,529.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.26 : 6,002.58 = 2,557.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.26/6,002.58 = 2,557.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.26x = 6,002.58 × 2,557.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.26x = 15,353,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,353,939.36/4,350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.43

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