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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.78, 6,383.67 and 2,530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.78, 6,383.67 and 2,530.04 is: 3,491.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.78 : 6,383.67 = 2,530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.78/6,383.67 = 2,530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.78x = 6,383.67 × 2,530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.78x = 16,150,940.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,150,940.45/4,625.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.51

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