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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.84, 6,010.44 and 2,587.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.84, 6,010.44 and 2,587.44 is: 3,569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.84 : 6,010.44 = 2,587.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.84/6,010.44 = 2,587.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.84x = 6,010.44 × 2,587.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.84x = 15,551,652.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,551,652.87/4,356.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.48

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