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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,389.39, 6,056.52 and 2,597.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,389.39, 6,056.52 and 2,597.16 is: 3,583.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,389.39 : 6,056.52 = 2,597.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,389.39/6,056.52 = 2,597.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,389.39x = 6,056.52 × 2,597.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,389.39x = 15,729,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,729,751.48/4,389.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.58

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