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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,111.72, 5,672.58 and 2,619.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,111.72, 5,672.58 and 2,619.37 is: 3,613.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,111.72 : 5,672.58 = 2,619.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,111.72/5,672.58 = 2,619.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,111.72x = 5,672.58 × 2,619.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,111.72x = 14,858,585.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,858,585.87/4,111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.72

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