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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.97, 6,418.34 and 2,528.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.97, 6,418.34 and 2,528.08 is: 3,786.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.97 : 6,418.34 = 2,528.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.97/6,418.34 = 2,528.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.97x = 6,418.34 × 2,528.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.97x = 16,226,057.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,226,057.78/4,284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.74

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