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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,589.84, 6,333.96 and 2,493.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,589.84, 6,333.96 and 2,493.98 is: 3,441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,589.84 : 6,333.96 = 2,493.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,589.84/6,333.96 = 2,493.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,589.84x = 6,333.96 × 2,493.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,589.84x = 15,796,769.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,796,769.56/4,589.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.68

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