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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,695.87, 6,480.63 and 2,707.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,695.87, 6,480.63 and 2,707.05 is: 3,735.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,695.87 : 6,480.63 = 2,707.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,695.87/6,480.63 = 2,707.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,695.87x = 6,480.63 × 2,707.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,695.87x = 17,543,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,543,389.44/4,695.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.92

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