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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.80, 6,321.42 and 2,484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.80, 6,321.42 and 2,484.88 is: 3,429.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.80 : 6,321.42 = 2,484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.80/6,321.42 = 2,484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.80x = 6,321.42 × 2,484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.80x = 15,707,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,707,970.13/4,580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.09

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