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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.70, 6,377.96 and 2,525.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.70, 6,377.96 and 2,525.83 is: 3,485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.70 : 6,377.96 = 2,525.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.70/6,377.96 = 2,525.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.70x = 6,377.96 × 2,525.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.70x = 16,109,633.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,109,633.08/4,621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.65

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