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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.74, 6,382.17 and 2,528.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.74, 6,382.17 and 2,528.87 is: 3,489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.74 : 6,382.17 = 2,528.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.74/6,382.17 = 2,528.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.74x = 6,382.17 × 2,528.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.74x = 16,139,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,139,646.34/4,624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.85

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