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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,592.54, 6,337.96 and 2,496.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,592.54, 6,337.96 and 2,496.62 is: 3,445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,592.54 : 6,337.96 = 2,496.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,592.54/6,337.96 = 2,496.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,592.54x = 6,337.96 × 2,496.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,592.54x = 15,823,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,823,439.76/4,592.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.47

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