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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,592.97, 6,338.30 and 2,497.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,592.97, 6,338.30 and 2,497.09 is: 3,445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,592.97 : 6,338.30 = 2,497.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,592.97/6,338.30 = 2,497.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,592.97x = 6,338.30 × 2,497.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,592.97x = 15,827,305.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,827,305.55/4,592.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.98

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