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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,513.63, 6,228.95 and 2,524.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,513.63, 6,228.95 and 2,524.27 is: 3,483.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,513.63 : 6,228.95 = 2,524.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,513.63/6,228.95 = 2,524.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,513.63x = 6,228.95 × 2,524.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,513.63x = 15,723,551.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,723,551.62/4,513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.57

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