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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,593.28, 6,338.84 and 2,497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,593.28, 6,338.84 and 2,497.52 is: 3,446.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,593.28 : 6,338.84 = 2,497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,593.28/6,338.84 = 2,497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,593.28x = 6,338.84 × 2,497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,593.28x = 15,831,379.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,831,379.68/4,593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.64

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