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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.38, 6,320.92 and 2,484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.38, 6,320.92 and 2,484.50 is: 3,428.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.38 : 6,320.92 = 2,484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.38/6,320.92 = 2,484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.38x = 6,320.92 × 2,484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.38x = 15,704,325.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704,325.74/4,580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.61

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