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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,589.34, 6,333.21 and 2,493.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,589.34, 6,333.21 and 2,493.42 is: 3,440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,589.34 : 6,333.21 = 2,493.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,589.34/6,333.21 = 2,493.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,589.34x = 6,333.21 × 2,493.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,589.34x = 15,791,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,791,352.48/4,589.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.88

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