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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.66, 6,004.74 and 2,583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.66, 6,004.74 and 2,583.24 is: 3,565.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.66 : 6,004.74 = 2,583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.66/6,004.74 = 2,583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.66x = 6,004.74 × 2,583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.66x = 15,511,684.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,511,684.56/4,350.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.36

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