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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.67, 5,581.95 and 2,719.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.67, 5,581.95 and 2,719.46 is: 3,749.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.67 : 5,581.95 = 2,719.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.67/5,581.95 = 2,719.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.67x = 5,581.95 × 2,719.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.67x = 15,179,861.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,179,861.84/4,048.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.35

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