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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,702.89, 6,490.01 and 2,713.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,702.89, 6,490.01 and 2,713.53 is: 3,744.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,702.89 : 6,490.01 = 2,713.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,702.89/6,490.01 = 2,713.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,702.89x = 6,490.01 × 2,713.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,702.89x = 17,610,843.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,610,843.62/4,702.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.69

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