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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,497.79, 6,207.41 and 2,705.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,497.79, 6,207.41 and 2,705.85 is: 3,734.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,497.79 : 6,207.41 = 2,705.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,497.79/6,207.41 = 2,705.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,497.79x = 6,207.41 × 2,705.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,497.79x = 16,796,320.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,796,320.35/4,497.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.35

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