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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,590.59, 6,334.97 and 2,494.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,590.59, 6,334.97 and 2,494.71 is: 3,442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,590.59 : 6,334.97 = 2,494.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,590.59/6,334.97 = 2,494.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,590.59x = 6,334.97 × 2,494.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,590.59x = 15,803,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,803,900.54/4,590.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.68

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