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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.69, 6,384.93 and 2,530.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.69, 6,384.93 and 2,530.82 is: 3,492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.69 : 6,384.93 = 2,530.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.69/6,384.93 = 2,530.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.69x = 6,384.93 × 2,530.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.69x = 16,159,076.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,159,076.62/4,626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.58

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