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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,715.70, 6,507.96 and 2,619.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,715.70, 6,507.96 and 2,619.82 is: 3,615.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,715.70 : 6,507.96 = 2,619.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,715.70/6,507.96 = 2,619.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,715.70x = 6,507.96 × 2,619.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,715.70x = 17,049,683.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,049,683.77/4,715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.51

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