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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.36, 6,002.64 and 2,581.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.36, 6,002.64 and 2,581.68 is: 3,562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.36 : 6,002.64 = 2,581.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.36/6,002.64 = 2,581.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.36x = 6,002.64 × 2,581.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.36x = 15,496,895.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,496,895.64/4,350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.21

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