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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.92, 6,359.03 and 2,719.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.92, 6,359.03 and 2,719.97 is: 3,753.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.92 : 6,359.03 = 2,719.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.92/6,359.03 = 2,719.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.92x = 6,359.03 × 2,719.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.92x = 17,296,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,296,370.83/4,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.62

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