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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.52, 5,969.52 and 2,462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.52, 5,969.52 and 2,462.52 is: 3,398.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.52 : 5,969.52 = 2,462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.52/5,969.52 = 2,462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.52x = 5,969.52 × 2,462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.52x = 14,700,062.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,700,062.39/4,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.45

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