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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.42, 6,511.83 and 2,729.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.42, 6,511.83 and 2,729.25 is: 3,765.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.42 : 6,511.83 = 2,729.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.42/6,511.83 = 2,729.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.42x = 6,511.83 × 2,729.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.42x = 17,772,412.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,772,412.03/4,719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.80

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