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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.15, 6,341.34 and 2,499.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.15, 6,341.34 and 2,499.27 is: 3,449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.15 : 6,341.34 = 2,499.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.15/6,341.34 = 2,499.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.15x = 6,341.34 × 2,499.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.15x = 15,848,720.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,848,720.82/4,595.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.01

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