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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.36, 6,341.57 and 2,499.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.36, 6,341.57 and 2,499.48 is: 3,449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.36 : 6,341.57 = 2,499.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.36/6,341.57 = 2,499.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.36x = 6,341.57 × 2,499.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.36x = 15,850,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,624.26/4,595.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.27

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