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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,702.94, 6,490.72 and 2,713.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,702.94, 6,490.72 and 2,713.08 is: 3,744.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,702.94 : 6,490.72 = 2,713.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,702.94/6,490.72 = 2,713.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,702.94x = 6,490.72 × 2,713.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,702.94x = 17,609,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,609,842.62/4,702.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.43

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