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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,622.76, 6,379.46 and 2,526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,622.76, 6,379.46 and 2,526.89 is: 3,487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,622.76 : 6,379.46 = 2,526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,622.76/6,379.46 = 2,526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,622.76x = 6,379.46 × 2,526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,622.76x = 16,120,149.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,120,149.15/4,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.13

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