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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,592.89, 6,338.23 and 2,497.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,592.89, 6,338.23 and 2,497.02 is: 3,445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,592.89 : 6,338.23 = 2,497.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,592.89/6,338.23 = 2,497.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,592.89x = 6,338.23 × 2,497.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,592.89x = 15,826,687.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,826,687.07/4,592.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.91

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