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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,869.71, 6,720.19 and 2,631.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,869.71, 6,720.19 and 2,631.59 is: 3,631.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,869.71 : 6,720.19 = 2,631.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,869.71/6,720.19 = 2,631.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,869.71x = 6,720.19 × 2,631.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,869.71x = 17,684,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,684,784.80/4,869.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.59

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