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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.63, 6,526.63 and 2,604.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.63, 6,526.63 and 2,604.74 is: 3,594.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.63 : 6,526.63 = 2,604.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.63/6,526.63 = 2,604.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.63x = 6,526.63 × 2,604.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.63x = 17,000,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,000,190.54/4,729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.40

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