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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,718.97, 6,511.19 and 2,623.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,718.97, 6,511.19 and 2,623.05 is: 3,619.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,718.97 : 6,511.19 = 2,623.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,718.97/6,511.19 = 2,623.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,718.97x = 6,511.19 × 2,623.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,718.97x = 17,079,163.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,079,163.81/4,718.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.26

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