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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.43, 6,002.67 and 2,582.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.43, 6,002.67 and 2,582.61 is: 3,563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.43 : 6,002.67 = 2,582.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.43/6,002.67 = 2,582.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.43x = 6,002.67 × 2,582.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.43x = 15,502,555.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,502,555.57/4,350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.45

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