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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,589.41, 6,333.33 and 2,493.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,589.41, 6,333.33 and 2,493.55 is: 3,441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,589.41 : 6,333.33 = 2,493.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,589.41/6,333.33 = 2,493.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,589.41x = 6,333.33 × 2,493.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,589.41x = 15,792,475.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,792,475.02/4,589.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.07

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