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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.40, 6,526.52 and 2,604.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.40, 6,526.52 and 2,604.89 is: 3,594.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.40 : 6,526.52 = 2,604.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.40/6,526.52 = 2,604.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.40x = 6,526.52 × 2,604.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.40x = 17,000,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,000,866.68/4,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.72

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