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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,353.96, 6,008.60 and 2,561.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,353.96, 6,008.60 and 2,561.58 is: 3,535.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,353.96 : 6,008.60 = 2,561.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,353.96/6,008.60 = 2,561.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,353.96x = 6,008.60 × 2,561.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,353.96x = 15,391,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,391,515.99/4,353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.06

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