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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.42, 6,005.40 and 2,583.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.42, 6,005.40 and 2,583.19 is: 3,565.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.42 : 6,005.40 = 2,583.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.42/6,005.40 = 2,583.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.42x = 6,005.40 × 2,583.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.42x = 15,513,089.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,513,089.23/4,351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.06

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