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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.38, 6,512.76 and 2,623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.38, 6,512.76 and 2,623.50 is: 3,620.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.38 : 6,512.76 = 2,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.38/6,512.76 = 2,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.38x = 6,512.76 × 2,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.38x = 17,086,225.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,086,225.86/4,719.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.44

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