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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.95, 6,045.94 and 2,590.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.95, 6,045.94 and 2,590.95 is: 3,574.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.95 : 6,045.94 = 2,590.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.95/6,045.94 = 2,590.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.95x = 6,045.94 × 2,590.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.95x = 15,664,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,664,728.24/4,382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.01

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