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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.69, 6,342.02 and 2,499.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.69, 6,342.02 and 2,499.82 is: 3,449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.69 : 6,342.02 = 2,499.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.69/6,342.02 = 2,499.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.69x = 6,342.02 × 2,499.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.69x = 15,853,908.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,853,908.44/4,595.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.73

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