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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.53, 6,512.38 and 2,594.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.53, 6,512.38 and 2,594.71 is: 3,580.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.53 : 6,512.38 = 2,594.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.53/6,512.38 = 2,594.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.53x = 6,512.38 × 2,594.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.53x = 16,897,691.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,897,691.97/4,719.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.38

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