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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,584.61, 6,326.58 and 2,488.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,584.61, 6,326.58 and 2,488.69 is: 3,434.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,584.61 : 6,326.58 = 2,488.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,584.61/6,326.58 = 2,488.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,584.61x = 6,326.58 × 2,488.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,584.61x = 15,744,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,744,896.38/4,584.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.29

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