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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.31, 6,520.93 and 2,629.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.31, 6,520.93 and 2,629.44 is: 3,628.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.31 : 6,520.93 = 2,629.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.31/6,520.93 = 2,629.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.31x = 6,520.93 × 2,629.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.31x = 17,146,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,146,394.18/4,725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.63

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