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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.38, 6,331.84 and 2,492.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.38, 6,331.84 and 2,492.51 is: 3,439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.38 : 6,331.84 = 2,492.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.38/6,331.84 = 2,492.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.38x = 6,331.84 × 2,492.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.38x = 15,782,136.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,782,136.63/4,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.59

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