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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,582.08, 6,323.39 and 2,486.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,582.08, 6,323.39 and 2,486.21 is: 3,431.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,582.08 : 6,323.39 = 2,486.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,582.08/6,323.39 = 2,486.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,582.08x = 6,323.39 × 2,486.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,582.08x = 15,721,250.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,721,250.05/4,582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.03

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