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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,620.78, 6,376.46 and 2,524.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,620.78, 6,376.46 and 2,524.91 is: 3,484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,620.78 : 6,376.46 = 2,524.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,620.78/6,376.46 = 2,524.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,620.78x = 6,376.46 × 2,524.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,620.78x = 16,099,943.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,099,943.11/4,620.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.25

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