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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,399.57, 6,601.53 and 2,059.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,399.57, 6,601.53 and 2,059.74 is: 3,090.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,399.57 : 6,601.53 = 2,059.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,399.57/6,601.53 = 2,059.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,399.57x = 6,601.53 × 2,059.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,399.57x = 13,597,408.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,597,408.07/4,399.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.62

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