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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.04, 6,015.99 and 2,590.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.04, 6,015.99 and 2,590.65 is: 3,575.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.04 : 6,015.99 = 2,590.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.04/6,015.99 = 2,590.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.04x = 6,015.99 × 2,590.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.04x = 15,585,324.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,585,324.49/4,359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.41

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