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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.59, 6,001.81 and 2,581.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.59, 6,001.81 and 2,581.55 is: 3,561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.59 : 6,001.81 = 2,581.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.59/6,001.81 = 2,581.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.59x = 6,001.81 × 2,581.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.59x = 15,493,942.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,493,942.60/4,350.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.35

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