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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.43, 6,886.09 and 2,249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.43, 6,886.09 and 2,249.09 is: 3,373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.43 : 6,886.09 = 2,249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.43/6,886.09 = 2,249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.43x = 6,886.09 × 2,249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.43x = 15,487,396.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,487,396.10/4,591.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.11

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