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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,590.28, 6,334.52 and 2,494.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,590.28, 6,334.52 and 2,494.38 is: 3,442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,590.28 : 6,334.52 = 2,494.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,590.28/6,334.52 = 2,494.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,590.28x = 6,334.52 × 2,494.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,590.28x = 15,800,700.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,800,700.00/4,590.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.21

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