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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.91, 6,016.17 and 2,590.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.91, 6,016.17 and 2,590.17 is: 3,574.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.91 : 6,016.17 = 2,590.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.91/6,016.17 = 2,590.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.91x = 6,016.17 × 2,590.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.91x = 15,582,925.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,582,925.61/4,358.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.96

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