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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.62, 6,585.93 and 2,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.62, 6,585.93 and 2,049.84 is: 3,074.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.62 : 6,585.93 = 2,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.62/6,585.93 = 2,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.62x = 6,585.93 × 2,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.62x = 13,500,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,500,102.75/4,390.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.76

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