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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.17, 6,512.74 and 2,730.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.17, 6,512.74 and 2,730.42 is: 3,768.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.17 : 6,512.74 = 2,730.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.17/6,512.74 = 2,730.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.17x = 6,512.74 × 2,730.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.17x = 17,782,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,782,508.72/4,719.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.14

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