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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.59, 6,381.94 and 2,528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.59, 6,381.94 and 2,528.72 is: 3,489.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.59 : 6,381.94 = 2,528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.59/6,381.94 = 2,528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.59x = 6,381.94 × 2,528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.59x = 16,138,129.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,138,129.76/4,624.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.63

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