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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.59, 6,746.43 and 2,159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.59, 6,746.43 and 2,159.53 is: 3,237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.59 : 6,746.43 = 2,159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.59/6,746.43 = 2,159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.59x = 6,746.43 × 2,159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.59x = 14,569,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569,117.98/4,499.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.88

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