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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.50, 6,341.84 and 2,499.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.50, 6,341.84 and 2,499.67 is: 3,449.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.50 : 6,341.84 = 2,499.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.50/6,341.84 = 2,499.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.50x = 6,341.84 × 2,499.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.50x = 15,852,507.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,852,507.19/4,595.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.57

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