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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,697.15, 6,481.90 and 2,707.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,697.15, 6,481.90 and 2,707.79 is: 3,736.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,697.15 : 6,481.90 = 2,707.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,697.15/6,481.90 = 2,707.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,697.15x = 6,481.90 × 2,707.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,697.15x = 17,551,610.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,551,610.46/4,697.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.65

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