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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.38, 6,526.99 and 2,633.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.38, 6,526.99 and 2,633.50 is: 3,634.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.38 : 6,526.99 = 2,633.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.38/6,526.99 = 2,633.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.38x = 6,526.99 × 2,633.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.38x = 17,188,828.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,188,828.17/4,729.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.48

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