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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,620.54, 6,376.38 and 2,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,620.54, 6,376.38 and 2,524.72 is: 3,484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,620.54 : 6,376.38 = 2,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,620.54/6,376.38 = 2,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,620.54x = 6,376.38 × 2,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,620.54x = 16,098,574.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,098,574.11/4,620.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.13

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