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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.76, 6,004.08 and 2,583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.76, 6,004.08 and 2,583.24 is: 3,564.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.76 : 6,004.08 = 2,583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.76/6,004.08 = 2,583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.76x = 6,004.08 × 2,583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.76x = 15,509,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,509,979.62/4,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.89

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