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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,585.58, 6,327.98 and 2,489.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,585.58, 6,327.98 and 2,489.72 is: 3,435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,585.58 : 6,327.98 = 2,489.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,585.58/6,327.98 = 2,489.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,585.58x = 6,327.98 × 2,489.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,585.58x = 15,754,898.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,754,898.37/4,585.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.75

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