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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.54, 6,498.65 and 2,719.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.54, 6,498.65 and 2,719.27 is: 3,753.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.54 : 6,498.65 = 2,719.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.54/6,498.65 = 2,719.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.54x = 6,498.65 × 2,719.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.54x = 17,671,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,671,583.99/4,708.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.09

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