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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.68, 6,004.97 and 2,583.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.68, 6,004.97 and 2,583.31 is: 3,565.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.68 : 6,004.97 = 2,583.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.68/6,004.97 = 2,583.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.68x = 6,004.97 × 2,583.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.68x = 15,512,656.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,512,656.11/4,350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.57

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