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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.59, 6,493.99 and 2,358.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.59, 6,493.99 and 2,358.91 is: 3,534.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.59 : 6,493.99 = 2,358.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.59/6,493.99 = 2,358.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.59x = 6,493.99 × 2,358.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.59x = 15,318,737.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,318,737.95/4,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.88

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