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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.45, 6,514.56 and 2,624.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.45, 6,514.56 and 2,624.59 is: 3,622.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.45 : 6,514.56 = 2,624.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.45/6,514.56 = 2,624.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.45x = 6,514.56 × 2,624.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.45x = 17,098,049.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,049.03/4,720.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.12

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