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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.77, 5,590.62 and 2,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.77, 5,590.62 and 2,458.08 is: 3,392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.77 : 5,590.62 = 2,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.77/5,590.62 = 2,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.77x = 5,590.62 × 2,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.77x = 13,742,191.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,742,191.21/4,050.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.49

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