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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,390.90, 6,059.43 and 2,599.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,390.90, 6,059.43 and 2,599.61 is: 3,587.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,390.90 : 6,059.43 = 2,599.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,390.90/6,059.43 = 2,599.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,390.90x = 6,059.43 × 2,599.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,390.90x = 15,752,124.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,752,124.53/4,390.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.45

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