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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.02, 6,335.64 and 2,495.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.02, 6,335.64 and 2,495.15 is: 3,443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.02 : 6,335.64 = 2,495.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.02/6,335.64 = 2,495.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.02x = 6,335.64 × 2,495.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.02x = 15,808,340.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,808,340.47/4,591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.32

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