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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.52, 6,513.69 and 2,731.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.52, 6,513.69 and 2,731.29 is: 3,769.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.52 : 6,513.69 = 2,731.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.52/6,513.69 = 2,731.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.52x = 6,513.69 × 2,731.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.52x = 17,790,743.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,790,743.79/4,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.61

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