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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,589.79, 6,333.91 and 2,493.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,589.79, 6,333.91 and 2,493.91 is: 3,441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,589.79 : 6,333.91 = 2,493.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,589.79/6,333.91 = 2,493.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,589.79x = 6,333.91 × 2,493.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,589.79x = 15,796,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,796,224.49/4,589.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.60

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