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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.44, 6,341.47 and 2,499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.44, 6,341.47 and 2,499.56 is: 3,449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.44 : 6,341.47 = 2,499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.44/6,341.47 = 2,499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.44x = 6,341.47 × 2,499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.44x = 15,850,884.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,884.75/4,595.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.26

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