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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.88, 6,342.32 and 2,500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.88, 6,342.32 and 2,500 is: 3,450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.88 : 6,342.32 = 2,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.88/6,342.32 = 2,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.88x = 6,342.32 × 2,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.88x = 15,855,800
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,855,800/4,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.00

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