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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,590.78, 6,335.33 and 2,494.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,590.78, 6,335.33 and 2,494.95 is: 3,443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,590.78 : 6,335.33 = 2,494.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,590.78/6,335.33 = 2,494.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,590.78x = 6,335.33 × 2,494.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,590.78x = 15,806,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,806,331.58/4,590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.06

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