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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,700.78, 7,051.30 and 2,619.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,700.78, 7,051.30 and 2,619.62 is: 3,929.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,700.78 : 7,051.30 = 2,619.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,700.78/7,051.30 = 2,619.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,700.78x = 7,051.30 × 2,619.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,700.78x = 18,471,726.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,471,726.51/4,700.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.50

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