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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,589.50, 6,333.64 and 2,493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,589.50, 6,333.64 and 2,493.76 is: 3,441.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,589.50 : 6,333.64 = 2,493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,589.50/6,333.64 = 2,493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,589.50x = 6,333.64 × 2,493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,589.50x = 15,794,578.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,794,578.09/4,589.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.46

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