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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.67, 6,384.86 and 2,530.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.67, 6,384.86 and 2,530.75 is: 3,492.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.67 : 6,384.86 = 2,530.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.67/6,384.86 = 2,530.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.67x = 6,384.86 × 2,530.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.67x = 16,158,484.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,158,484.45/4,626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.47

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