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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.92, 6,524.40 and 2,632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.92, 6,524.40 and 2,632 is: 3,632.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.92 : 6,524.40 = 2,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.92/6,524.40 = 2,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.92x = 6,524.40 × 2,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.92x = 17,172,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,172,220.80/4,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.09

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