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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.32, 6,377.40 and 2,525.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.32, 6,377.40 and 2,525.31 is: 3,484.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.32 : 6,377.40 = 2,525.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.32/6,377.40 = 2,525.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.32x = 6,377.40 × 2,525.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.32x = 16,104,911.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,104,911.99/4,621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.92

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