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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.59, 6,377.81 and 2,525.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.59, 6,377.81 and 2,525.85 is: 3,485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.59 : 6,377.81 = 2,525.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.59/6,377.81 = 2,525.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.59x = 6,377.81 × 2,525.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.59x = 16,109,378.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,109,378.76/4,621.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.68

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