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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.74, 5,999.48 and 2,582.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.74, 5,999.48 and 2,582.00 is: 3,560.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.74 : 5,999.48 = 2,582.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.74/5,999.48 = 2,582.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.74x = 5,999.48 × 2,582.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.74x = 15,490,667.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,490,667.14/4,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.47

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