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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.91, 6,321.56 and 2,485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.91, 6,321.56 and 2,485.04 is: 3,429.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.91 : 6,321.56 = 2,485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.91/6,321.56 = 2,485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.91x = 6,321.56 × 2,485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.91x = 15,709,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,709,285.43/4,580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.29

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