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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.94, 6,524.97 and 2,603.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.94, 6,524.97 and 2,603.82 is: 3,593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.94 : 6,524.97 = 2,603.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.94/6,524.97 = 2,603.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.94x = 6,524.97 × 2,603.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.94x = 16,989,847.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,989,847.39/4,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.50

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