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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.35, 6,341.40 and 2,499.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.35, 6,341.40 and 2,499.48 is: 3,449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.35 : 6,341.40 = 2,499.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.35/6,341.40 = 2,499.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.35x = 6,341.40 × 2,499.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.35x = 15,850,202.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,202.47/4,595.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.18

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