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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,589.46, 6,333.44 and 2,493.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,589.46, 6,333.44 and 2,493.59 is: 3,441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,589.46 : 6,333.44 = 2,493.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,589.46/6,333.44 = 2,493.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,589.46x = 6,333.44 × 2,493.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,589.46x = 15,792,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,792,958.51/4,589.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.14

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