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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.34, 6,512.63 and 2,729.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.34, 6,512.63 and 2,729.85 is: 3,767.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.34 : 6,512.63 = 2,729.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.34/6,512.63 = 2,729.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.34x = 6,512.63 × 2,729.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.34x = 17,778,509.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,778,509.25/4,719.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.16

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