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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,513.68, 6,228.77 and 2,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,513.68, 6,228.77 and 2,524.32 is: 3,483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,513.68 : 6,228.77 = 2,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,513.68/6,228.77 = 2,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,513.68x = 6,228.77 × 2,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,513.68x = 15,723,396.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,723,396.06/4,513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.50

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