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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.62, 6,559.96 and 2,629.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.62, 6,559.96 and 2,629.30 is: 3,628.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.62 : 6,559.96 = 2,629.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.62/6,559.96 = 2,629.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.62x = 6,559.96 × 2,629.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.62x = 17,248,102.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,248,102.83/4,753.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.41

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