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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.89, 6,212.78 and 2,710.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.89, 6,212.78 and 2,710.13 is: 3,738.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.89 : 6,212.78 = 2,710.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.89/6,212.78 = 2,710.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.89x = 6,212.78 × 2,710.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.89x = 16,837,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,837,396.85/4,503.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.42

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