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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.13, 6,331.62 and 2,492.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.13, 6,331.62 and 2,492.25 is: 3,439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.13 : 6,331.62 = 2,492.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.13/6,331.62 = 2,492.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.13x = 6,331.62 × 2,492.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.13x = 15,779,979.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,779,979.95/4,588.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.31

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