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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.49, 6,881.04 and 2,508.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.49, 6,881.04 and 2,508.36 is: 3,759.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.49 : 6,881.04 = 2,508.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.49/6,881.04 = 2,508.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.49x = 6,881.04 × 2,508.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.49x = 17,260,125.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260,125.49/4,591.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.16

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