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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.42, 6,004.02 and 2,582.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.42, 6,004.02 and 2,582.19 is: 3,563.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.42 : 6,004.02 = 2,582.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.42/6,004.02 = 2,582.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.42x = 6,004.02 × 2,582.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.42x = 15,503,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,503,520.40/4,350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.68

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