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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.51, 6,377.59 and 2,525.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.51, 6,377.59 and 2,525.65 is: 3,485.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.51 : 6,377.59 = 2,525.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.51/6,377.59 = 2,525.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.51x = 6,377.59 × 2,525.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.51x = 16,107,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,107,560.18/4,621.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.35

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