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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.38, 6,320.40 and 2,590.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.38, 6,320.40 and 2,590.92 is: 3,575.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.38 : 6,320.40 = 2,590.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.38/6,320.40 = 2,590.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.38x = 6,320.40 × 2,590.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.38x = 16,375,641.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,375,641.05/4,580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.17

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