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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.32, 6,005.34 and 2,583.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.32, 6,005.34 and 2,583.90 is: 3,566.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.32 : 6,005.34 = 2,583.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.32/6,005.34 = 2,583.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.32x = 6,005.34 × 2,583.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.32x = 15,517,198.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,517,198.03/4,351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.09

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