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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,584.84, 6,326.91 and 2,488.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,584.84, 6,326.91 and 2,488.92 is: 3,434.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,584.84 : 6,326.91 = 2,488.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,584.84/6,326.91 = 2,488.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,584.84x = 6,326.91 × 2,488.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,584.84x = 15,747,172.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,747,172.84/4,584.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.62

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