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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.78, 6,526.96 and 2,605.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.78, 6,526.96 and 2,605.38 is: 3,595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.78 : 6,526.96 = 2,605.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.78/6,526.96 = 2,605.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.78x = 6,526.96 × 2,605.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.78x = 17,005,211.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,005,211.04/4,729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.35

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