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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.52, 6,526.40 and 2,604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.52, 6,526.40 and 2,604.96 is: 3,594.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.52 : 6,526.40 = 2,604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.52/6,526.40 = 2,604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.52x = 6,526.40 × 2,604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.52x = 17,001,010.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,001,010.94/4,729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.66

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