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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.02, 6,005.81 and 2,584.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.02, 6,005.81 and 2,584.38 is: 3,564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.02 : 6,005.81 = 2,584.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.02/6,005.81 = 2,584.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.02x = 6,005.81 × 2,584.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.02x = 15,521,295.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,521,295.25/4,354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.82

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