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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.59, 6,384.70 and 2,530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.59, 6,384.70 and 2,530.72 is: 3,492.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.59 : 6,384.70 = 2,530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.59/6,384.70 = 2,530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.59x = 6,384.70 × 2,530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.59x = 16,157,887.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,157,887.98/4,626.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.40

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