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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.32, 6,384.35 and 2,530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.32, 6,384.35 and 2,530.44 is: 3,492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.32 : 6,384.35 = 2,530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.32/6,384.35 = 2,530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.32x = 6,384.35 × 2,530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.32x = 16,155,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,155,220.94/4,626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.03

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