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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.65, 6,526.80 and 2,633.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.65, 6,526.80 and 2,633.73 is: 3,634.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.65 : 6,526.80 = 2,633.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.65/6,526.80 = 2,633.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.65x = 6,526.80 × 2,633.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.65x = 17,189,828.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,189,828.96/4,729.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.48

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