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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,589.52, 6,333.52 and 2,493.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,589.52, 6,333.52 and 2,493.64 is: 3,441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,589.52 : 6,333.52 = 2,493.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,589.52/6,333.52 = 2,493.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,589.52x = 6,333.52 × 2,493.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,589.52x = 15,793,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,793,518.81/4,589.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.21

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