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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.76, 6,048.99 and 2,590.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.76, 6,048.99 and 2,590.17 is: 3,574.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.76 : 6,048.99 = 2,590.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.76/6,048.99 = 2,590.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.76x = 6,048.99 × 2,590.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.76x = 15,667,882.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,667,882.18/4,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.89

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