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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,479.28, 6,716.76 and 2,530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,479.28, 6,716.76 and 2,530.96 is: 3,795.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,479.28 : 6,716.76 = 2,530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,479.28/6,716.76 = 2,530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,479.28x = 6,716.76 × 2,530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,479.28x = 16,999,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,999,850.89/4,479.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.22

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