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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.54, 6,384.72 and 2,530.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.54, 6,384.72 and 2,530.68 is: 3,492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.54 : 6,384.72 = 2,530.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.54/6,384.72 = 2,530.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.54x = 6,384.72 × 2,530.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.54x = 16,157,683.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,157,683.21/4,626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.39

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