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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.58, 6,751.41 and 2,309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.58, 6,751.41 and 2,309.84 is: 3,465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.58 : 6,751.41 = 2,309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.58/6,751.41 = 2,309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.58x = 6,751.41 × 2,309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.58x = 15,594,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,594,676.87/4,499.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.81

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