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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,700.54, 6,484.92 and 3,021.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,700.54, 6,484.92 and 3,021.71 is: 4,168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,700.54 : 6,484.92 = 3,021.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,700.54/6,484.92 = 3,021.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,700.54x = 6,484.92 × 3,021.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,700.54x = 19,595,547.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,595,547.61/4,700.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.79

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