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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.66, 6,383.86 and 2,530.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.66, 6,383.86 and 2,530.10 is: 3,491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.66 : 6,383.86 = 2,530.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.66/6,383.86 = 2,530.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.66x = 6,383.86 × 2,530.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.66x = 16,151,804.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,151,804.19/4,625.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.78

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