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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,620.76, 6,376.53 and 2,524.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,620.76, 6,376.53 and 2,524.75 is: 3,484.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,620.76 : 6,376.53 = 2,524.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,620.76/6,376.53 = 2,524.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,620.76x = 6,376.53 × 2,524.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,620.76x = 16,099,144.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,099,144.12/4,620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.09

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