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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.70, 6,383.34 and 2,529.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.70, 6,383.34 and 2,529.69 is: 3,490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.70 : 6,383.34 = 2,529.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.70/6,383.34 = 2,529.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.70x = 6,383.34 × 2,529.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.70x = 16,147,858.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,147,858.72/4,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.90

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