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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.36, 6,512.88 and 2,623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.36, 6,512.88 and 2,623.68 is: 3,620.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.36 : 6,512.88 = 2,623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.36/6,512.88 = 2,623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.36x = 6,512.88 × 2,623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.36x = 17,087,713.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,087,713.00/4,719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.77

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