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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.87, 6,048.11 and 2,590.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.87, 6,048.11 and 2,590.43 is: 3,574.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.87 : 6,048.11 = 2,590.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.87/6,048.11 = 2,590.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.87x = 6,048.11 × 2,590.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.87x = 15,667,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,667,181.82/4,382.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.64

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