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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.14, 6,513.93 and 2,731.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.14, 6,513.93 and 2,731.32 is: 3,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.14 : 6,513.93 = 2,731.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.14/6,513.93 = 2,731.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.14x = 6,513.93 × 2,731.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.14x = 17,791,627.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,791,627.29/4,720.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.30

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