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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.63, 6,321.26 and 2,484.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.63, 6,321.26 and 2,484.75 is: 3,428.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.63 : 6,321.26 = 2,484.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.63/6,321.26 = 2,484.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.63x = 6,321.26 × 2,484.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.63x = 15,706,757.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,706,757.00/4,580.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.96

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