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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,513.83, 6,229.32 and 2,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,513.83, 6,229.32 and 2,524.28 is: 3,483.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,513.83 : 6,229.32 = 2,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,513.83/6,229.32 = 2,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,513.83x = 6,229.32 × 2,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,513.83x = 15,724,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,724,516.74/4,513.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.63

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