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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.59, 6,586.93 and 1,270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.59, 6,586.93 and 1,270.67 is: 1,906.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.59 : 6,586.93 = 1,270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.59/6,586.93 = 1,270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.59x = 6,586.93 × 1,270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.59x = 8,369,807.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,369,807.99/4,390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.31

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