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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.26, 6,049.68 and 2,590.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.26, 6,049.68 and 2,590.67 is: 3,575.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.26 : 6,049.68 = 2,590.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.26/6,049.68 = 2,590.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.26x = 6,049.68 × 2,590.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.26x = 15,672,694.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,672,694.24/4,383.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.58

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