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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,698.94, 6,484.84 and 2,709.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,698.94, 6,484.84 and 2,709.63 is: 3,739.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,698.94 : 6,484.84 = 2,709.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,698.94/6,484.84 = 2,709.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,698.94x = 6,484.84 × 2,709.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,698.94x = 17,571,517.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,571,517.01/4,698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.46

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