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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.08, 6,512.28 and 2,730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.08, 6,512.28 and 2,730.08 is: 3,767.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.08 : 6,512.28 = 2,730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.08/6,512.28 = 2,730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.08x = 6,512.28 × 2,730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.08x = 17,779,045.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,779,045.38/4,719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.48

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