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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.27, 6,335.99 and 2,495.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.27, 6,335.99 and 2,495.40 is: 3,443.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.27 : 6,335.99 = 2,495.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.27/6,335.99 = 2,495.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.27x = 6,335.99 × 2,495.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.27x = 15,810,785.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,810,785.29/4,591.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.66

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