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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.38, 6,514.32 and 2,624.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.38, 6,514.32 and 2,624.46 is: 3,621.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.38 : 6,514.32 = 2,624.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.38/6,514.32 = 2,624.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.38x = 6,514.32 × 2,624.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.38x = 17,096,572.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,096,572.27/4,720.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.86

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