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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,560.38, 6,293.32 and 2,464.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,560.38, 6,293.32 and 2,464.50 is: 3,401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,560.38 : 6,293.32 = 2,464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,560.38/6,293.32 = 2,464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,560.38x = 6,293.32 × 2,464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,560.38x = 15,509,880.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,509,880.98/4,560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.01

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