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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.48, 6,529.45 and 2,635.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.48, 6,529.45 and 2,635.61 is: 3,637.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.48 : 6,529.45 = 2,635.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.48/6,529.45 = 2,635.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.48x = 6,529.45 × 2,635.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.48x = 17,209,083.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,209,083.71/4,731.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.15

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