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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,324.08, 6,479.64 and 2,590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,324.08, 6,479.64 and 2,590.80 is: 3,882.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,324.08 : 6,479.64 = 2,590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,324.08/6,479.64 = 2,590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,324.08x = 6,479.64 × 2,590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,324.08x = 16,787,451.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,787,451.31/4,324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.32

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