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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,694.58, 6,478.54 and 2,705.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,694.58, 6,478.54 and 2,705.54 is: 3,733.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,694.58 : 6,478.54 = 2,705.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,694.58/6,478.54 = 2,705.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,694.58x = 6,478.54 × 2,705.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,694.58x = 17,527,909.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,527,909.96/4,694.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.65

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