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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.68, 6,512.40 and 2,623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.68, 6,512.40 and 2,623.76 is: 3,620.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.68 : 6,512.40 = 2,623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.68/6,512.40 = 2,623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.68x = 6,512.40 × 2,623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.68x = 17,086,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,086,974.62/4,719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.37

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