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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.59, 6,526.94 and 2,633.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.59, 6,526.94 and 2,633.85 is: 3,634.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.59 : 6,526.94 = 2,633.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.59/6,526.94 = 2,633.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.59x = 6,526.94 × 2,633.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.59x = 17,190,967.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,190,967.75/4,729.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.77

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