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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,719.92, 6,512.33 and 2,730.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,719.92, 6,512.33 and 2,730.35 is: 3,767.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,719.92 : 6,512.33 = 2,730.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,719.92/6,512.33 = 2,730.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,719.92x = 6,512.33 × 2,730.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,719.92x = 17,780,894.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,780,894.00/4,719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.21

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