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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.94, 6,014.43 and 2,589.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.94, 6,014.43 and 2,589.90 is: 3,573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.94 : 6,014.43 = 2,589.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.94/6,014.43 = 2,589.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.94x = 6,014.43 × 2,589.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.94x = 15,576,772.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,576,772.26/4,358.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.52

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