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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,734.68, 6,533.90 and 2,610.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,734.68, 6,533.90 and 2,610.29 is: 3,602.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,734.68 : 6,533.90 = 2,610.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,734.68/6,533.90 = 2,610.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,734.68x = 6,533.90 × 2,610.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,734.68x = 17,055,347.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,055,347.69/4,734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.22

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