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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.59, 6,514.25 and 2,624.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.59, 6,514.25 and 2,624.67 is: 3,621.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.59 : 6,514.25 = 2,624.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.59/6,514.25 = 2,624.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.59x = 6,514.25 × 2,624.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.59x = 17,097,743.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,097,743.42/4,720.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.95

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