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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.89, 6,529.93 and 2,607.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.89, 6,529.93 and 2,607.62 is: 3,598.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.89 : 6,529.93 = 2,607.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.89/6,529.93 = 2,607.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.89x = 6,529.93 × 2,607.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.89x = 17,027,582.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,027,582.81/4,731.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.47

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