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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,342.98, 6,524.19 and 2,612.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,342.98, 6,524.19 and 2,612.82 is: 3,925.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,342.98 : 6,524.19 = 2,612.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,342.98/6,524.19 = 2,612.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,342.98x = 6,524.19 × 2,612.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,342.98x = 17,046,534.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,046,534.12/4,342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.08

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