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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652.87, 6,420.98 and 2,528.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652.87, 6,420.98 and 2,528.42 is: 3,489.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652.87 : 6,420.98 = 2,528.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652.87/6,420.98 = 2,528.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652.87x = 6,420.98 × 2,528.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652.87x = 16,234,908.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,234,908.47/4,652.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.23

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