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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,732.61, 6,530.55 and 2,607.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,732.61, 6,530.55 and 2,607.67 is: 3,598.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,732.61 : 6,530.55 = 2,607.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,732.61/6,530.55 = 2,607.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,732.61x = 6,530.55 × 2,607.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,732.61x = 17,029,486.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,029,486.67/4,732.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.33

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