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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,734.67, 6,533.89 and 2,610.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,734.67, 6,533.89 and 2,610.28 is: 3,602.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,734.67 : 6,533.89 = 2,610.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,734.67/6,533.89 = 2,610.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,734.67x = 6,533.89 × 2,610.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,734.67x = 17,055,254.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,055,254.62/4,734.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.21

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