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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.53, 6,514.35 and 2,624.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.53, 6,514.35 and 2,624.66 is: 3,622.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.53 : 6,514.35 = 2,624.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.53/6,514.35 = 2,624.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.53x = 6,514.35 × 2,624.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.53x = 17,097,953.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,097,953.87/4,720.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.04

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