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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.93, 6,323.13 and 2,486.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.93, 6,323.13 and 2,486.05 is: 3,430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.93 : 6,323.13 = 2,486.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.93/6,323.13 = 2,486.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.93x = 6,323.13 × 2,486.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.93x = 15,719,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,719,617.34/4,581.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.79

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