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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.02, 6,511.19 and 2,729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.02, 6,511.19 and 2,729.52 is: 3,766.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.02 : 6,511.19 = 2,729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.02/6,511.19 = 2,729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.02x = 6,511.19 × 2,729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.02x = 17,772,409.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,772,409.68/4,719.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.13

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