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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.34, 6,319.96 and 2,590.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.34, 6,319.96 and 2,590.17 is: 3,573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.34 : 6,319.96 = 2,590.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.34/6,319.96 = 2,590.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.34x = 6,319.96 × 2,590.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.34x = 16,369,770.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,369,770.79/4,580.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.92

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