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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.21, 6,341.43 and 2,499.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.21, 6,341.43 and 2,499.33 is: 3,449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.21 : 6,341.43 = 2,499.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.21/6,341.43 = 2,499.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.21x = 6,341.43 × 2,499.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.21x = 15,849,326.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,849,326.24/4,595.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.10

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