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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.44, 6,013.74 and 2,589.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.44, 6,013.74 and 2,589.40 is: 3,572.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.44 : 6,013.74 = 2,589.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.44/6,013.74 = 2,589.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.44x = 6,013.74 × 2,589.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.44x = 15,571,978.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,571,978.36/4,358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.83

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