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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.52, 6,006.50 and 2,584.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.52, 6,006.50 and 2,584.88 is: 3,565.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.52 : 6,006.50 = 2,584.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.52/6,006.50 = 2,584.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.52x = 6,006.50 × 2,584.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.52x = 15,526,081.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,526,081.72/4,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.51

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