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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.22, 6,320.73 and 2,484.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.22, 6,320.73 and 2,484.35 is: 3,428.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.22 : 6,320.73 = 2,484.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.22/6,320.73 = 2,484.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.22x = 6,320.73 × 2,484.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.22x = 15,702,905.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702,905.58/4,580.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.42

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