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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.85, 6,512.68 and 2,595.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.85, 6,512.68 and 2,595.47 is: 3,581.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.85 : 6,512.68 = 2,595.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.85/6,512.68 = 2,595.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.85x = 6,512.68 × 2,595.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.85x = 16,903,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,903,459.07/4,719.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.35

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