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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,736.42, 6,535.96 and 2,611.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,736.42, 6,535.96 and 2,611.96 is: 3,604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,736.42 : 6,535.96 = 2,611.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,736.42/6,535.96 = 2,611.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,736.42x = 6,535.96 × 2,611.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,736.42x = 17,071,659.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,071,659.55/4,736.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.34

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