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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,387.62, 6,053.94 and 2,524.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,387.62, 6,053.94 and 2,524.62 is: 3,483.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,387.62 : 6,053.94 = 2,524.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,387.62/6,053.94 = 2,524.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,387.62x = 6,053.94 × 2,524.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,387.62x = 15,283,898.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,283,898.00/4,387.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.41

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