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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.58, 7,080.28 and 2,530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.58, 7,080.28 and 2,530.76 is: 3,796.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.58 : 7,080.28 = 2,530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.58/7,080.28 = 2,530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.58x = 7,080.28 × 2,530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.58x = 17,918,447.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,918,447.68/4,719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.62

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