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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.48, 6,341.82 and 2,499.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.48, 6,341.82 and 2,499.61 is: 3,449.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.48 : 6,341.82 = 2,499.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.48/6,341.82 = 2,499.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.48x = 6,341.82 × 2,499.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.48x = 15,852,070.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,852,070.38/4,595.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.49

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