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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,354.56, 6,007.16 and 2,584.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,354.56, 6,007.16 and 2,584.91 is: 3,565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,354.56 : 6,007.16 = 2,584.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,354.56/6,007.16 = 2,584.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,354.56x = 6,007.16 × 2,584.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,354.56x = 15,527,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,527,989.44/4,354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.91

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