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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.32, 6,057.86 and 2,596.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.32, 6,057.86 and 2,596.91 is: 3,583.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.32 : 6,057.86 = 2,596.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.32/6,057.86 = 2,596.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.32x = 6,057.86 × 2,596.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.32x = 15,731,722.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,731,722.62/4,390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.27

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