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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.73, 6,526.95 and 2,605.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.73, 6,526.95 and 2,605.01 is: 3,594.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.73 : 6,526.95 = 2,605.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.73/6,526.95 = 2,605.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.73x = 6,526.95 × 2,605.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.73x = 17,002,737.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,002,737.38/4,729.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.87

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