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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.28, 6,384.36 and 2,530.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.28, 6,384.36 and 2,530.54 is: 3,492.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.28 : 6,384.36 = 2,530.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.28/6,384.36 = 2,530.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.28x = 6,384.36 × 2,530.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.28x = 16,155,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,155,878.35/4,626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.20

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