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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.68, 6,342.06 and 2,499.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.68, 6,342.06 and 2,499.82 is: 3,449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.68 : 6,342.06 = 2,499.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.68/6,342.06 = 2,499.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.68x = 6,342.06 × 2,499.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.68x = 15,854,008.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,854,008.43/4,595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.76

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