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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,589.73, 6,333.84 and 2,493.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,589.73, 6,333.84 and 2,493.86 is: 3,441.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,589.73 : 6,333.84 = 2,493.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,589.73/6,333.84 = 2,493.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,589.73x = 6,333.84 × 2,493.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,589.73x = 15,795,678.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,795,678.55/4,589.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.53

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