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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.59, 6,384.78 and 2,530.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.59, 6,384.78 and 2,530.71 is: 3,492.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.59 : 6,384.78 = 2,530.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.59/6,384.78 = 2,530.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.59x = 6,384.78 × 2,530.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.59x = 16,158,026.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,158,026.59/4,626.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.43

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