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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.98, 6,062.85 and 2,624.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.98, 6,062.85 and 2,624.58 is: 3,622.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.98 : 6,062.85 = 2,624.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.98/6,062.85 = 2,624.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.98x = 6,062.85 × 2,624.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.98x = 15,912,434.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,912,434.85/4,392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.24

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