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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,351.98, 6,006.39 and 2,584.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,351.98, 6,006.39 and 2,584.02 is: 3,566.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,351.98 : 6,006.39 = 2,584.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,351.98/6,006.39 = 2,584.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,351.98x = 6,006.39 × 2,584.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,351.98x = 15,520,631.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,520,631.89/4,351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.34

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