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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.98, 6,382.44 and 2,529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.98, 6,382.44 and 2,529.12 is: 3,490.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.98 : 6,382.44 = 2,529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.98/6,382.44 = 2,529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.98x = 6,382.44 × 2,529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.98x = 16,141,956.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,141,956.65/4,624.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.17

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