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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,730.52, 6,527.98 and 2,606.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,730.52, 6,527.98 and 2,606.04 is: 3,596.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,730.52 : 6,527.98 = 2,606.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,730.52/6,527.98 = 2,606.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,730.52x = 6,527.98 × 2,606.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,730.52x = 17,012,177.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012,177.00/4,730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.26

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