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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.20, 6,381.37 and 2,528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.20, 6,381.37 and 2,528.32 is: 3,489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.20 : 6,381.37 = 2,528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.20/6,381.37 = 2,528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.20x = 6,381.37 × 2,528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.20x = 16,134,145.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,134,145.40/4,624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.07

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