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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.81, 6,038.91 and 2,584.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.81, 6,038.91 and 2,584.32 is: 3,565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.81 : 6,038.91 = 2,584.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.81/6,038.91 = 2,584.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.81x = 6,038.91 × 2,584.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.81x = 15,606,478.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,606,478.07/4,376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.72

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