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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.61, 6,524.26 and 2,603.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.61, 6,524.26 and 2,603.30 is: 3,592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.61 : 6,524.26 = 2,603.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.61/6,524.26 = 2,603.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.61x = 6,524.26 × 2,603.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.61x = 16,984,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,984,606.06/4,727.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.64

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