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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.94, 6,383.76 and 2,530.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.94, 6,383.76 and 2,530.07 is: 3,491.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.94 : 6,383.76 = 2,530.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.94/6,383.76 = 2,530.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.94x = 6,383.76 × 2,530.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.94x = 16,151,359.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,151,359.66/4,625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.48

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