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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.63, 6,512.82 and 2,830.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.63, 6,512.82 and 2,830.28 is: 3,905.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.63 : 6,512.82 = 2,830.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.63/6,512.82 = 2,830.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.63x = 6,512.82 × 2,830.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.63x = 18,433,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,433,071.63/4,719.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.62

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