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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,695.33, 6,477.45 and 2,705.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,695.33, 6,477.45 and 2,705.37 is: 3,732.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,695.33 : 6,477.45 = 2,705.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,695.33/6,477.45 = 2,705.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,695.33x = 6,477.45 × 2,705.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,695.33x = 17,523,898.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,523,898.91/4,695.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.20

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