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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.14, 6,748.66 and 2,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.14, 6,748.66 and 2,524.76 is: 3,787.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.14 : 6,748.66 = 2,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.14/6,748.66 = 2,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.14x = 6,748.66 × 2,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.14x = 17,038,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,038,746.82/4,499.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.11

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