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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.22, 6,381.41 and 2,528.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.22, 6,381.41 and 2,528.34 is: 3,489.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.22 : 6,381.41 = 2,528.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.22/6,381.41 = 2,528.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.22x = 6,381.41 × 2,528.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.22x = 16,134,374.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,134,374.16/4,624.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.10

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