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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.73, 5,891.33 and 2,590.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.73, 5,891.33 and 2,590.55 is: 3,575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.73 : 5,891.33 = 2,590.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.73/5,891.33 = 2,590.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.73x = 5,891.33 × 2,590.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.73x = 15,261,784.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261,784.04/4,268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.25

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