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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,715.35, 6,507.39 and 2,619.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,715.35, 6,507.39 and 2,619.43 is: 3,614.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,715.35 : 6,507.39 = 2,619.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,715.35/6,507.39 = 2,619.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,715.35x = 6,507.39 × 2,619.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,715.35x = 17,045,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,045,652.59/4,715.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.93

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