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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.96, 6,007.34 and 2,584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.96, 6,007.34 and 2,584.44 is: 3,567.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.96 : 6,007.34 = 2,584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.96/6,007.34 = 2,584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.96x = 6,007.34 × 2,584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.96x = 15,525,609.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,525,609.79/4,351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.50

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