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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.39, 6,384.58 and 2,530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.39, 6,384.58 and 2,530.52 is: 3,492.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.39 : 6,384.58 = 2,530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.39/6,384.58 = 2,530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.39x = 6,384.58 × 2,530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.39x = 16,156,269.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,156,269.13/4,626.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.20

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