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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,700.93, 6,488.66 and 2,712.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,700.93, 6,488.66 and 2,712.87 is: 3,744.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,700.93 : 6,488.66 = 2,712.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,700.93/6,488.66 = 2,712.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,700.93x = 6,488.66 × 2,712.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,700.93x = 17,602,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,602,877.49/4,700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.56

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