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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.38, 6,341.63 and 2,499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.38, 6,341.63 and 2,499.50 is: 3,449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.38 : 6,341.63 = 2,499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.38/6,341.63 = 2,499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.38x = 6,341.63 × 2,499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.38x = 15,850,907.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,907.54/4,595.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.32

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