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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.32, 6,341.56 and 2,499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.32, 6,341.56 and 2,499.44 is: 3,449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.32 : 6,341.56 = 2,499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.32/6,341.56 = 2,499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.32x = 6,341.56 × 2,499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.32x = 15,850,348.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,348.73/4,595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.24

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