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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.23, 6,512.48 and 2,729.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.23, 6,512.48 and 2,729.74 is: 3,767.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.23 : 6,512.48 = 2,729.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.23/6,512.48 = 2,729.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.23x = 6,512.48 × 2,729.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.23x = 17,777,377.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,777,377.16/4,719.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.01

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