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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,732.56, 6,529.32 and 2,869.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,732.56, 6,529.32 and 2,869.56 is: 3,959.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,732.56 : 6,529.32 = 2,869.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,732.56/6,529.32 = 2,869.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,732.56x = 6,529.32 × 2,869.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,732.56x = 18,736,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,736,275.50/4,732.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.01

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