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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,188.88, 6,281.28 and 2,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,188.88, 6,281.28 and 2,524.72 is: 3,785.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,188.88 : 6,281.28 = 2,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,188.88/6,281.28 = 2,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,188.88x = 6,281.28 × 2,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,188.88x = 15,858,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,858,473.24/4,188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.85

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