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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.28, 6,590.52 and 2,054.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.28, 6,590.52 and 2,054.22 is: 3,078.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.28 : 6,590.52 = 2,054.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.28/6,590.52 = 2,054.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.28x = 6,590.52 × 2,054.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.28x = 13,538,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,538,377.99/4,397.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.81

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