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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.20, 6,513.89 and 2,595.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.20, 6,513.89 and 2,595.73 is: 3,582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.20 : 6,513.89 = 2,595.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.20/6,513.89 = 2,595.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.20x = 6,513.89 × 2,595.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.20x = 16,908,299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,908,299.69/4,720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.12

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