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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.84, 6,322.92 and 2,485.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.84, 6,322.92 and 2,485.98 is: 3,430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.84 : 6,322.92 = 2,485.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.84/6,322.92 = 2,485.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.84x = 6,322.92 × 2,485.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.84x = 15,718,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,718,652.66/4,581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.64

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