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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,700.06, 6,484.62 and 2,710.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,700.06, 6,484.62 and 2,710.36 is: 3,739.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,700.06 : 6,484.62 = 2,710.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,700.06/6,484.62 = 2,710.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,700.06x = 6,484.62 × 2,710.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,700.06x = 17,575,654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,575,654.66/4,700.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.45

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