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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.48, 6,529.14 and 2,606.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.48, 6,529.14 and 2,606.65 is: 3,597.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.48 : 6,529.14 = 2,606.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.48/6,529.14 = 2,606.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.48x = 6,529.14 × 2,606.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.48x = 17,019,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,019,166.46/4,731.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.01

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