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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.54, 6,322.51 and 2,485.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.54, 6,322.51 and 2,485.66 is: 3,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.54 : 6,322.51 = 2,485.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.54/6,322.51 = 2,485.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.54x = 6,322.51 × 2,485.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.54x = 15,715,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,715,610.21/4,581.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.20

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