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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.24, 6,341.44 and 2,499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.24, 6,341.44 and 2,499.36 is: 3,449.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.24 : 6,341.44 = 2,499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.24/6,341.44 = 2,499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.24x = 6,341.44 × 2,499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.24x = 15,849,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,849,541.48/4,595.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.12

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