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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.08, 6,383.92 and 2,530.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.08, 6,383.92 and 2,530.21 is: 3,491.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.08 : 6,383.92 = 2,530.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.08/6,383.92 = 2,530.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.08x = 6,383.92 × 2,530.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.08x = 16,152,626.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,152,626.30/4,626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.64

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