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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,620.62, 6,376.66 and 2,524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,620.62, 6,376.66 and 2,524.88 is: 3,484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,620.62 : 6,376.66 = 2,524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,620.62/6,376.66 = 2,524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,620.62x = 6,376.66 × 2,524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,620.62x = 16,100,301.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,100,301.30/4,620.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.45

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