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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.33, 6,429.98 and 2,534.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.33, 6,429.98 and 2,534.97 is: 3,498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.33 : 6,429.98 = 2,534.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.33/6,429.98 = 2,534.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.33x = 6,429.98 × 2,534.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.33x = 16,299,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,299,806.40/4,659.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.32

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