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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.74, 6,048.48 and 2,591.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.74, 6,048.48 and 2,591.26 is: 3,575.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.74 : 6,048.48 = 2,591.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.74/6,048.48 = 2,591.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.74x = 6,048.48 × 2,591.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.74x = 15,673,184.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,673,184.28/4,383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.30

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