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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.86, 6,382.31 and 2,528.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.86, 6,382.31 and 2,528.99 is: 3,490.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.86 : 6,382.31 = 2,528.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.86/6,382.31 = 2,528.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.86x = 6,382.31 × 2,528.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.86x = 16,140,798.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,140,798.17/4,624.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.01

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