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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,359.22, 6,016.60 and 2,590.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,359.22, 6,016.60 and 2,590.48 is: 3,575.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,359.22 : 6,016.60 = 2,590.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,359.22/6,016.60 = 2,590.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,359.22x = 6,016.60 × 2,590.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,359.22x = 15,585,881.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,585,881.97/4,359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.38

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