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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.69, 6,377.93 and 2,525.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.69, 6,377.93 and 2,525.81 is: 3,485.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.69 : 6,377.93 = 2,525.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.69/6,377.93 = 2,525.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.69x = 6,377.93 × 2,525.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.69x = 16,109,461.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,109,461.63/4,621.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.62

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