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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.82, 6,057.75 and 2,597.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.82, 6,057.75 and 2,597.93 is: 3,584.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.82 : 6,057.75 = 2,597.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.82/6,057.75 = 2,597.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.82x = 6,057.75 × 2,597.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.82x = 15,737,610.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,737,610.46/4,390.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.21

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