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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,648.79, 6,415.34 and 2,524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,648.79, 6,415.34 and 2,524.34 is: 3,483.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,648.79 : 6,415.34 = 2,524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,648.79/6,415.34 = 2,524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,648.79x = 6,415.34 × 2,524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,648.79x = 16,194,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,194,454.68/4,648.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.59

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