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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.68, 6,336.59 and 2,495.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.68, 6,336.59 and 2,495.81 is: 3,444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.68 : 6,336.59 = 2,495.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.68/6,336.59 = 2,495.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.68x = 6,336.59 × 2,495.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.68x = 15,814,880.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,814,880.53/4,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.25

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