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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.82, 6,359.04 and 2,719.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.82, 6,359.04 and 2,719.98 is: 3,753.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.82 : 6,359.04 = 2,719.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.82/6,359.04 = 2,719.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.82x = 6,359.04 × 2,719.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.82x = 17,296,461.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,296,461.62/4,607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.72

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