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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,678.65, 7,021.55 and 1,719.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,678.65, 7,021.55 and 1,719.90 is: 2,581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,678.65 : 7,021.55 = 1,719.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,678.65/7,021.55 = 1,719.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,678.65x = 7,021.55 × 1,719.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,678.65x = 12,076,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,076,363.85/4,678.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.16

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