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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,698.05, 6,483.32 and 2,708.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,698.05, 6,483.32 and 2,708.74 is: 3,738.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,698.05 : 6,483.32 = 2,708.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,698.05/6,483.32 = 2,708.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,698.05x = 6,483.32 × 2,708.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,698.05x = 17,561,628.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561,628.22/4,698.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.07

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