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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.91, 6,005.67 and 2,558.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.91, 6,005.67 and 2,558.91 is: 3,531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.91 : 6,005.67 = 2,558.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.91/6,005.67 = 2,558.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.91x = 6,005.67 × 2,558.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.91x = 15,367,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,367,969.02/4,351.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.32

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