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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.64, 6,321.28 and 2,484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.64, 6,321.28 and 2,484.76 is: 3,428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.64 : 6,321.28 = 2,484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.64/6,321.28 = 2,484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.64x = 6,321.28 × 2,484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.64x = 15,706,863.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,706,863.69/4,580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.97

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