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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.42, 6,377.61 and 2,525.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.42, 6,377.61 and 2,525.68 is: 3,485.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.42 : 6,377.61 = 2,525.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.42/6,377.61 = 2,525.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.42x = 6,377.61 × 2,525.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.42x = 16,107,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,107,802.02/4,621.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.47

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