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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.90, 6,382.41 and 2,529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.90, 6,382.41 and 2,529.02 is: 3,490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.90 : 6,382.41 = 2,529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.90/6,382.41 = 2,529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.90x = 6,382.41 × 2,529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.90x = 16,141,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,141,242.54/4,624.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.07

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