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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,654.94, 6,423.86 and 2,530.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,654.94, 6,423.86 and 2,530.49 is: 3,492.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,654.94 : 6,423.86 = 2,530.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,654.94/6,423.86 = 2,530.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,654.94x = 6,423.86 × 2,530.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,654.94x = 16,255,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,255,487.70/4,654.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.10

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