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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,589.58, 6,333.56 and 2,493.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,589.58, 6,333.56 and 2,493.70 is: 3,441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,589.58 : 6,333.56 = 2,493.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,589.58/6,333.56 = 2,493.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,589.58x = 6,333.56 × 2,493.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,589.58x = 15,793,998.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,793,998.57/4,589.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.27

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