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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.34, 6,513.93 and 2,595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.34, 6,513.93 and 2,595.88 is: 3,582.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.34 : 6,513.93 = 2,595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.34/6,513.93 = 2,595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.34x = 6,513.93 × 2,595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.34x = 16,909,352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,909,352.11/4,720.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.23

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