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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.66, 6,180.46 and 2,458.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.66, 6,180.46 and 2,458.62 is: 3,678.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.66 : 6,180.46 = 2,458.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.66/6,180.46 = 2,458.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.66x = 6,180.46 × 2,458.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.66x = 15,195,396.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195,396.42/4,130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.68

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