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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,703.94, 6,491.31 and 2,659.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,703.94, 6,491.31 and 2,659.65 is: 3,670.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,703.94 : 6,491.31 = 2,659.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,703.94/6,491.31 = 2,659.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,703.94x = 6,491.31 × 2,659.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,703.94x = 17,264,612.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,264,612.64/4,703.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.25

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