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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.63, 6,530.06 and 2,607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.63, 6,530.06 and 2,607.50 is: 3,598.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.63 : 6,530.06 = 2,607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.63/6,530.06 = 2,607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.63x = 6,530.06 × 2,607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.63x = 17,027,134.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,027,134.74/4,731.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.58

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