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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.33, 6,381.51 and 2,528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.33, 6,381.51 and 2,528.44 is: 3,489.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.33 : 6,381.51 = 2,528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.33/6,381.51 = 2,528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.33x = 6,381.51 × 2,528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.33x = 16,135,265.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,135,265.14/4,624.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.21

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