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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.88, 6,015.77 and 2,590.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.88, 6,015.77 and 2,590.49 is: 3,575.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.88 : 6,015.77 = 2,590.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.88/6,015.77 = 2,590.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.88x = 6,015.77 × 2,590.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.88x = 15,583,792.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,583,792.03/4,358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.18

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