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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,589.33, 6,333.27 and 2,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,589.33, 6,333.27 and 2,493.44 is: 3,440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,589.33 : 6,333.27 = 2,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,589.33/6,333.27 = 2,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,589.33x = 6,333.27 × 2,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,589.33x = 15,791,628.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,791,628.75/4,589.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.94

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