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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,697.49, 6,480.96 and 2,708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,697.49, 6,480.96 and 2,708.03 is: 3,736.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,697.49 : 6,480.96 = 2,708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,697.49/6,480.96 = 2,708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,697.49x = 6,480.96 × 2,708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,697.49x = 17,550,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,550,601.70/4,697.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.17

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