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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.62, 6,381.96 and 2,528.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.62, 6,381.96 and 2,528.88 is: 3,489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.62 : 6,381.96 = 2,528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.62/6,381.96 = 2,528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.62x = 6,381.96 × 2,528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.62x = 16,139,211.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,139,211.00/4,624.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.85

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