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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.99, 6,047.44 and 2,590.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.99, 6,047.44 and 2,590.51 is: 3,574.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.99 : 6,047.44 = 2,590.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.99/6,047.44 = 2,590.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.99x = 6,047.44 × 2,590.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.99x = 15,665,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,665,953.79/4,382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.26

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