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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,617.84, 6,372.60 and 2,521.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,617.84, 6,372.60 and 2,521.96 is: 3,480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,617.84 : 6,372.60 = 2,521.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,617.84/6,372.60 = 2,521.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,617.84x = 6,372.60 × 2,521.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,617.84x = 16,071,442.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,071,442.30/4,617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.29

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