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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.59, 6,526.84 and 2,633.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.59, 6,526.84 and 2,633.72 is: 3,634.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.59 : 6,526.84 = 2,633.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.59/6,526.84 = 2,633.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.59x = 6,526.84 × 2,633.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.59x = 17,189,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,189,864.18/4,729.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.53

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