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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,691.71, 6,474.34 and 2,702.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,691.71, 6,474.34 and 2,702.35 is: 3,729.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,691.71 : 6,474.34 = 2,702.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,691.71/6,474.34 = 2,702.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,691.71x = 6,474.34 × 2,702.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,691.71x = 17,495,932.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,495,932.70/4,691.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.12

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