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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,586.54, 6,329.43 and 2,490.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,586.54, 6,329.43 and 2,490.66 is: 3,437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,586.54 : 6,329.43 = 2,490.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,586.54/6,329.43 = 2,490.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,586.54x = 6,329.43 × 2,490.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,586.54x = 15,764,458.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,764,458.12/4,586.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.11

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