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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.87, 7,084.44 and 2,641.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.87, 7,084.44 and 2,641.41 is: 3,964.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.87 : 7,084.44 = 2,641.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.87/7,084.44 = 2,641.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.87x = 7,084.44 × 2,641.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.87x = 18,712,910.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,712,910.66/4,719.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.71

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