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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,717.59, 6,508.35 and 2,829.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,717.59, 6,508.35 and 2,829.24 is: 3,903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,717.59 : 6,508.35 = 2,829.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,717.59/6,508.35 = 2,829.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,717.59x = 6,508.35 × 2,829.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,717.59x = 18,413,684.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,413,684.15/4,717.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.20

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