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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,592.76, 6,338.14 and 2,497.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,592.76, 6,338.14 and 2,497.02 is: 3,445.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,592.76 : 6,338.14 = 2,497.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,592.76/6,338.14 = 2,497.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,592.76x = 6,338.14 × 2,497.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,592.76x = 15,826,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,826,462.34/4,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.96

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