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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,383.99, 6,048.82 and 2,591.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,383.99, 6,048.82 and 2,591.51 is: 3,575.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,383.99 : 6,048.82 = 2,591.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,383.99/6,048.82 = 2,591.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,383.99x = 6,048.82 × 2,591.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,383.99x = 15,675,577.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,675,577.52/4,383.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.64

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