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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.61, 5,891.07 and 2,590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.61, 5,891.07 and 2,590.44 is: 3,575.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.61 : 5,891.07 = 2,590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.61/5,891.07 = 2,590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.61x = 5,891.07 × 2,590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.61x = 15,260,463.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,260,463.37/4,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.04

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