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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.44, 6,015.16 and 2,590.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.44, 6,015.16 and 2,590.05 is: 3,574.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.44 : 6,015.16 = 2,590.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.44/6,015.16 = 2,590.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.44x = 6,015.16 × 2,590.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.44x = 15,579,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,579,565.16/4,358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.57

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