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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.48, 6,512.87 and 2,623.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.48, 6,512.87 and 2,623.61 is: 3,620.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.48 : 6,512.87 = 2,623.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.48/6,512.87 = 2,623.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.48x = 6,512.87 × 2,623.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.48x = 17,087,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,087,185.18/4,719.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.57

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