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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,698.57, 6,483.48 and 2,709.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,698.57, 6,483.48 and 2,709.11 is: 3,738.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,698.57 : 6,483.48 = 2,709.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,698.57/6,483.48 = 2,709.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,698.57x = 6,483.48 × 2,709.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,698.57x = 17,564,428.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,564,428.09/4,698.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.25

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