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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.15, 6,006.61 and 2,584.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.15, 6,006.61 and 2,584.50 is: 3,565.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.15 : 6,006.61 = 2,584.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.15/6,006.61 = 2,584.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.15x = 6,006.61 × 2,584.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.15x = 15,524,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,524,083.55/4,354.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.35

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