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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.06, 6,320.48 and 2,484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.06, 6,320.48 and 2,484.18 is: 3,428.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.06 : 6,320.48 = 2,484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.06/6,320.48 = 2,484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.06x = 6,320.48 × 2,484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.06x = 15,701,197.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,701,197.59/4,580.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.17

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