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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.59, 6,611.81 and 2,454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.59, 6,611.81 and 2,454.59 is: 3,689.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.59 : 6,611.81 = 2,454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.59/6,611.81 = 2,454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.59x = 6,611.81 × 2,454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.59x = 16,229,270.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,229,270.43/4,398.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.65

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