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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.58, 6,512.62 and 2,730.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.58, 6,512.62 and 2,730.27 is: 3,767.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.58 : 6,512.62 = 2,730.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.58/6,512.62 = 2,730.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.58x = 6,512.62 × 2,730.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.58x = 17,781,211.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,781,211.01/4,719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.54

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