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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.40, 6,331.98 and 2,492.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.40, 6,331.98 and 2,492.54 is: 3,439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.40 : 6,331.98 = 2,492.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.40/6,331.98 = 2,492.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.40x = 6,331.98 × 2,492.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.40x = 15,782,713.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,782,713.43/4,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.70

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