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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.57, 6,377.75 and 2,525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.57, 6,377.75 and 2,525.70 is: 3,485.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.57 : 6,377.75 = 2,525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.57/6,377.75 = 2,525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.57x = 6,377.75 × 2,525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.57x = 16,108,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,108,257.60/4,621.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.45

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