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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,589.22, 6,333.10 and 2,493.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,589.22, 6,333.10 and 2,493.34 is: 3,440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,589.22 : 6,333.10 = 2,493.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,589.22/6,333.10 = 2,493.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,589.22x = 6,333.10 × 2,493.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,589.22x = 15,790,571.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,790,571.55/4,589.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.80

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