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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,698.82, 6,484.08 and 2,709.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,698.82, 6,484.08 and 2,709.06 is: 3,738.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,698.82 : 6,484.08 = 2,709.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,698.82/6,484.08 = 2,709.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,698.82x = 6,484.08 × 2,709.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,698.82x = 17,565,761.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,565,761.76/4,698.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.33

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