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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.72, 6,529.87 and 2,607.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.72, 6,529.87 and 2,607.39 is: 3,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.72 : 6,529.87 = 2,607.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.72/6,529.87 = 2,607.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.72x = 6,529.87 × 2,607.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.72x = 17,025,906.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,025,906.33/4,731.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.25

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