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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.76, 6,384.96 and 2,530.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.76, 6,384.96 and 2,530.90 is: 3,492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.76 : 6,384.96 = 2,530.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.76/6,384.96 = 2,530.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.76x = 6,384.96 × 2,530.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.76x = 16,159,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,159,695.26/4,626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.66

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