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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.11, 6,331.59 and 2,492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.11, 6,331.59 and 2,492.24 is: 3,439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.11 : 6,331.59 = 2,492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.11/6,331.59 = 2,492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.11x = 6,331.59 × 2,492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.11x = 15,779,810.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,779,810.20/4,588.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.28

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