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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,440.87, 6,660.90 and 2,590.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,440.87, 6,660.90 and 2,590.83 is: 3,886.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,440.87 : 6,660.90 = 2,590.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,440.87/6,660.90 = 2,590.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,440.87x = 6,660.90 × 2,590.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,440.87x = 17,257,259.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,257,259.55/4,440.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.01

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