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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.39, 6,382.91 and 2,529.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.39, 6,382.91 and 2,529.47 is: 3,490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.39 : 6,382.91 = 2,529.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.39/6,382.91 = 2,529.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.39x = 6,382.91 × 2,529.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.39x = 16,145,363.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,145,363.47/4,625.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.60

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