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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.89, 6,527.34 and 2,605.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.89, 6,527.34 and 2,605.59 is: 3,595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.89 : 6,527.34 = 2,605.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.89/6,527.34 = 2,605.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.89x = 6,527.34 × 2,605.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.89x = 17,007,571.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,007,571.83/4,729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.76

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