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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.78, 6,381.94 and 2,528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.78, 6,381.94 and 2,528.50 is: 3,489.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.78 : 6,381.94 = 2,528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.78/6,381.94 = 2,528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.78x = 6,381.94 × 2,528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.78x = 16,136,735.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,136,735.29/4,624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.19

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