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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,352.62, 6,006.62 and 2,584.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,352.62, 6,006.62 and 2,584.57 is: 3,566.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,352.62 : 6,006.62 = 2,584.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,352.62/6,006.62 = 2,584.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,352.62x = 6,006.62 × 2,584.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,352.62x = 15,524,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,524,529.85/4,352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.71

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