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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.86, 7,052.58 and 3,602.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.86, 7,052.58 and 3,602.86 is: 5,383.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.86 : 7,052.58 = 3,602.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.86/7,052.58 = 3,602.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.86x = 7,052.58 × 3,602.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.86x = 25,409,458.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,409,458.38/4,719.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.52

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