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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.60, 6,514.44 and 2,624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.60, 6,514.44 and 2,624.72 is: 3,622.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.60 : 6,514.44 = 2,624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.60/6,514.44 = 2,624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.60x = 6,514.44 × 2,624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.60x = 17,098,580.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,580.96/4,720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.12

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