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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,619.68, 6,374.96 and 2,523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,619.68, 6,374.96 and 2,523.84 is: 3,482.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,619.68 : 6,374.96 = 2,523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,619.68/6,374.96 = 2,523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,619.68x = 6,374.96 × 2,523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,619.68x = 16,089,379.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,089,379.05/4,619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.79

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