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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,488.94, 6,194.66 and 2,499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,488.94, 6,194.66 and 2,499.44 is: 3,449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,488.94 : 6,194.66 = 2,499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,488.94/6,194.66 = 2,499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,488.94x = 6,194.66 × 2,499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,488.94x = 15,483,180.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,483,180.99/4,488.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.18

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