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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,588.97, 6,332.60 and 2,493.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,588.97, 6,332.60 and 2,493.05 is: 3,440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,588.97 : 6,332.60 = 2,493.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,588.97/6,332.60 = 2,493.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,588.97x = 6,332.60 × 2,493.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,588.97x = 15,787,463.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,787,463.00/4,588.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.31

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