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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.89, 6,382.37 and 2,529.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.89, 6,382.37 and 2,529.06 is: 3,490.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.89 : 6,382.37 = 2,529.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.89/6,382.37 = 2,529.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.89x = 6,382.37 × 2,529.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.89x = 16,141,396.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,141,396.67/4,624.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.11

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