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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.34, 6,006.98 and 2,584.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.34, 6,006.98 and 2,584.94 is: 3,566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.34 : 6,006.98 = 2,584.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.34/6,006.98 = 2,584.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.34x = 6,006.98 × 2,584.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.34x = 15,527,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,527,682.88/4,354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.02

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