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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.26, 6,381.57 and 2,528.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.26, 6,381.57 and 2,528.46 is: 3,489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.26 : 6,381.57 = 2,528.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.26/6,381.57 = 2,528.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.26x = 6,381.57 × 2,528.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.26x = 16,135,544.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,135,544.48/4,624.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.32

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