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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,608.83, 6,358.28 and 2,719.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,608.83, 6,358.28 and 2,719.67 is: 3,752.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,608.83 : 6,358.28 = 2,719.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,608.83/6,358.28 = 2,719.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,608.83x = 6,358.28 × 2,719.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,608.83x = 17,292,377.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292,377.98/4,608.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.01

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