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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,732.70, 6,531.17 and 2,608.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,732.70, 6,531.17 and 2,608.27 is: 3,599.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,732.70 : 6,531.17 = 2,608.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,732.70/6,531.17 = 2,608.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,732.70x = 6,531.17 × 2,608.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,732.70x = 17,035,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,035,025.41/4,732.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.43

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