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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.44, 6,381.54 and 2,528.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.44, 6,381.54 and 2,528.57 is: 3,489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.44 : 6,381.54 = 2,528.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.44/6,381.54 = 2,528.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.44x = 6,381.54 × 2,528.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.44x = 16,136,138.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,136,138.69/4,624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.32

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