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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.82, 6,062.16 and 2,624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.82, 6,062.16 and 2,624.50 is: 3,621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.82 : 6,062.16 = 2,624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.82/6,062.16 = 2,624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.82x = 6,062.16 × 2,624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.82x = 15,910,138.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,910,138.92/4,392.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.85

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