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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.02, 6,320.44 and 2,484.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.02, 6,320.44 and 2,484.14 is: 3,428.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.02 : 6,320.44 = 2,484.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.02/6,320.44 = 2,484.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.02x = 6,320.44 × 2,484.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.02x = 15,700,857.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,700,857.82/4,580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.12

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