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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,352.09, 6,005.88 and 2,583.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,352.09, 6,005.88 and 2,583.81 is: 3,565.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,352.09 : 6,005.88 = 2,583.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,352.09/6,005.88 = 2,583.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,352.09x = 6,005.88 × 2,583.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,352.09x = 15,518,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,518,052.80/4,352.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.66

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