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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,707.91, 6,492.40 and 2,819.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,707.91, 6,492.40 and 2,819.19 is: 3,887.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,707.91 : 6,492.40 = 2,819.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,707.91/6,492.40 = 2,819.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,707.91x = 6,492.40 × 2,819.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,707.91x = 18,303,302.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,303,302.11/4,707.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.78

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