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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.58, 6,529.62 and 2,635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.58, 6,529.62 and 2,635.72 is: 3,637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.58 : 6,529.62 = 2,635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.58/6,529.62 = 2,635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.58x = 6,529.62 × 2,635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.58x = 17,210,250.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,210,250.03/4,731.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.32

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