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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.84, 6,513.38 and 2,623.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.84, 6,513.38 and 2,623.96 is: 3,621.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.84 : 6,513.38 = 2,623.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.84/6,513.38 = 2,623.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.84x = 6,513.38 × 2,623.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.84x = 17,090,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,090,848.58/4,719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.07

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