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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.42, 6,229.89 and 2,524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.42, 6,229.89 and 2,524.86 is: 3,484.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.42 : 6,229.89 = 2,524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.42/6,229.89 = 2,524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.42x = 6,229.89 × 2,524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.42x = 15,729,600.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,729,600.07/4,514.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.31

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