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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.83, 6,332.70 and 2,492.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.83, 6,332.70 and 2,492.97 is: 3,440.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.83 : 6,332.70 = 2,492.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.83/6,332.70 = 2,492.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.83x = 6,332.70 × 2,492.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.83x = 15,787,231.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,787,231.12/4,588.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.36

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