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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,700.03, 6,485.94 and 2,710.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,700.03, 6,485.94 and 2,710.53 is: 3,740.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,700.03 : 6,485.94 = 2,710.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,700.03/6,485.94 = 2,710.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,700.03x = 6,485.94 × 2,710.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,700.03x = 17,580,334.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,580,334.95/4,700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.48

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