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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,219.65, 6,313.59 and 2,524.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,219.65, 6,313.59 and 2,524.77 is: 3,777.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,219.65 : 6,313.59 = 2,524.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,219.65/6,313.59 = 2,524.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,219.65x = 6,313.59 × 2,524.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,219.65x = 15,940,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,940,362.62/4,219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.65

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