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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,590.69, 6,335.12 and 2,494.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,590.69, 6,335.12 and 2,494.82 is: 3,442.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,590.69 : 6,335.12 = 2,494.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,590.69/6,335.12 = 2,494.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,590.69x = 6,335.12 × 2,494.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,590.69x = 15,804,939.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,804,939.93/4,590.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.82

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