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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.62, 6,004.89 and 2,583.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.62, 6,004.89 and 2,583.66 is: 3,565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.62 : 6,004.89 = 2,583.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.62/6,004.89 = 2,583.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.62x = 6,004.89 × 2,583.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.62x = 15,514,594.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,514,594.10/4,351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.25

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