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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.52, 6,579.40 and 2,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.52, 6,579.40 and 2,051.24 is: 3,073.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.52 : 6,579.40 = 2,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.52/6,579.40 = 2,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.52x = 6,579.40 × 2,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.52x = 13,495,928.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,495,928.46/4,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.88

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