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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.02, 6,340.98 and 2,499.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.02, 6,340.98 and 2,499.13 is: 3,448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.02 : 6,340.98 = 2,499.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.02/6,340.98 = 2,499.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.02x = 6,340.98 × 2,499.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.02x = 15,846,933.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,846,933.35/4,595.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.72

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