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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.60, 6,513.90 and 2,624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.60, 6,513.90 and 2,624.60 is: 3,621.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.60 : 6,513.90 = 2,624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.60/6,513.90 = 2,624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.60x = 6,513.90 × 2,624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.60x = 17,096,381.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,096,381.94/4,720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.65

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