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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.95, 6,332.75 and 2,493.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.95, 6,332.75 and 2,493.07 is: 3,440.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.95 : 6,332.75 = 2,493.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.95/6,332.75 = 2,493.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.95x = 6,332.75 × 2,493.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.95x = 15,787,976.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,787,976.58/4,588.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.44

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