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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.78, 7,095.57 and 2,652.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.78, 7,095.57 and 2,652.67 is: 3,979.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.78 : 7,095.57 = 2,652.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.78/7,095.57 = 2,652.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.78x = 7,095.57 × 2,652.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.78x = 18,822,205.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,822,205.67/4,729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.51

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