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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,620.94, 6,376.93 and 2,525.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,620.94, 6,376.93 and 2,525.06 is: 3,484.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,620.94 : 6,376.93 = 2,525.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,620.94/6,376.93 = 2,525.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,620.94x = 6,376.93 × 2,525.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,620.94x = 16,102,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,102,140.50/4,620.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.60

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