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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,620.72, 6,376.74 and 2,524.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,620.72, 6,376.74 and 2,524.83 is: 3,484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,620.72 : 6,376.74 = 2,524.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,620.72/6,376.74 = 2,524.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,620.72x = 6,376.74 × 2,524.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,620.72x = 16,100,184.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,100,184.45/4,620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.35

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