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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,618.76, 6,374 and 2,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,618.76, 6,374 and 2,523 is: 3,481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,618.76 : 6,374 = 2,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,618.76/6,374 = 2,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,618.76x = 6,374 × 2,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,618.76x = 16,081,602
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,081,602/4,618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.80

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