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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.64, 6,864.68 and 2,384.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.64, 6,864.68 and 2,384.82 is: 3,573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.64 : 6,864.68 = 2,384.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.64/6,864.68 = 2,384.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.64x = 6,864.68 × 2,384.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.64x = 16,371,014.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,371,014.23/4,580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.96

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