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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.28, 6,335.97 and 2,495.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.28, 6,335.97 and 2,495.41 is: 3,443.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.28 : 6,335.97 = 2,495.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.28/6,335.97 = 2,495.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.28x = 6,335.97 × 2,495.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.28x = 15,810,842.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,810,842.90/4,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.67

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