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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.36, 6,381.62 and 2,528.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.36, 6,381.62 and 2,528.49 is: 3,489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.36 : 6,381.62 = 2,528.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.36/6,381.62 = 2,528.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.36x = 6,381.62 × 2,528.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.36x = 16,135,862.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,135,862.35/4,624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.32

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