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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.38, 6,867.08 and 2,502.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.38, 6,867.08 and 2,502.15 is: 3,751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.38 : 6,867.08 = 2,502.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.38/6,867.08 = 2,502.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.38x = 6,867.08 × 2,502.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.38x = 17,182,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,182,464.22/4,580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.32

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