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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,579.95, 6,320.33 and 2,484.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,579.95, 6,320.33 and 2,484.08 is: 3,428.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,579.95 : 6,320.33 = 2,484.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,579.95/6,320.33 = 2,484.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,579.95x = 6,320.33 × 2,484.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,579.95x = 15,700,161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,700,161.32/4,579.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.02

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