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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.59, 6,588.48 and 1,619.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.59, 6,588.48 and 1,619.21 is: 2,429.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.59 : 6,588.48 = 1,619.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.59/6,588.48 = 1,619.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.59x = 6,588.48 × 1,619.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.59x = 10,668,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,668,130.54/4,390.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.77

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