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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.84, 6,358.68 and 2,719.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.84, 6,358.68 and 2,719.55 is: 3,752.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.84 : 6,358.68 = 2,719.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.84/6,358.68 = 2,719.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.84x = 6,358.68 × 2,719.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.84x = 17,292,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292,716.40/4,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.89

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