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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.63, 6,382.14 and 2,528.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.63, 6,382.14 and 2,528.89 is: 3,489.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.63 : 6,382.14 = 2,528.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.63/6,382.14 = 2,528.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.63x = 6,382.14 × 2,528.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.63x = 16,139,698.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,139,698.11/4,624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.95

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