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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.84, 6,004.92 and 2,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.84, 6,004.92 and 2,583 is: 3,564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.84 : 6,004.92 = 2,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.84/6,004.92 = 2,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.84x = 6,004.92 × 2,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.84x = 15,510,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,510,708.36/4,350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.99

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