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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.32, 6,381.56 and 2,528.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.32, 6,381.56 and 2,528.45 is: 3,489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.32 : 6,381.56 = 2,528.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.32/6,381.56 = 2,528.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.32x = 6,381.56 × 2,528.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.32x = 16,135,410.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,135,410.83/4,624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.25

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