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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,586.57, 6,329.49 and 2,490.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,586.57, 6,329.49 and 2,490.70 is: 3,437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,586.57 : 6,329.49 = 2,490.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,586.57/6,329.49 = 2,490.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,586.57x = 6,329.49 × 2,490.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,586.57x = 15,764,829.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,764,829.10/4,586.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.17

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