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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.89, 6,582.69 and 2,049.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.89, 6,582.69 and 2,049.69 is: 3,072.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.89 : 6,582.69 = 2,049.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.89/6,582.69 = 2,049.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.89x = 6,582.69 × 2,049.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.89x = 13,492,473.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,492,473.87/4,390.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.83

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