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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.88, 6,332.79 and 2,493.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.88, 6,332.79 and 2,493.14 is: 3,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.88 : 6,332.79 = 2,493.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.88/6,332.79 = 2,493.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.88x = 6,332.79 × 2,493.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.88x = 15,788,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,788,500.40/4,588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.60

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