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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.32, 6,384.40 and 2,530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.32, 6,384.40 and 2,530.64 is: 3,492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.32 : 6,384.40 = 2,530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.32/6,384.40 = 2,530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.32x = 6,384.40 × 2,530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.32x = 16,156,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,156,618.02/4,626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.33

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