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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,620.63, 6,376.47 and 2,524.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,620.63, 6,376.47 and 2,524.77 is: 3,484.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,620.63 : 6,376.47 = 2,524.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,620.63/6,376.47 = 2,524.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,620.63x = 6,376.47 × 2,524.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,620.63x = 16,099,075.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,099,075.66/4,620.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.18

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