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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,505.70, 6,214.95 and 2,712.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,505.70, 6,214.95 and 2,712.36 is: 3,741.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,505.70 : 6,214.95 = 2,712.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,505.70/6,214.95 = 2,712.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,505.70x = 6,214.95 × 2,712.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,505.70x = 16,857,181.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,857,181.78/4,505.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.30

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