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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.37, 6,341.58 and 2,499.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.37, 6,341.58 and 2,499.49 is: 3,449.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.37 : 6,341.58 = 2,499.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.37/6,341.58 = 2,499.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.37x = 6,341.58 × 2,499.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.37x = 15,850,715.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,715.79/4,595.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.28

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