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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.37, 6,320.89 and 2,484.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.37, 6,320.89 and 2,484.49 is: 3,428.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.37 : 6,320.89 = 2,484.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.37/6,320.89 = 2,484.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.37x = 6,320.89 × 2,484.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.37x = 15,704,188.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704,188.00/4,580.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.59

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