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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.32, 6,513.66 and 2,624.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.32, 6,513.66 and 2,624.40 is: 3,621.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.32 : 6,513.66 = 2,624.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.32/6,513.66 = 2,624.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.32x = 6,513.66 × 2,624.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.32x = 17,094,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,094,449.30/4,720.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.46

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