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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.48, 6,005.70 and 2,583.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.48, 6,005.70 and 2,583.52 is: 3,565.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.48 : 6,005.70 = 2,583.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.48/6,005.70 = 2,583.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.48x = 6,005.70 × 2,583.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.48x = 15,515,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,515,846.06/4,351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.65

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