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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,704.94, 6,491.34 and 2,715.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,704.94, 6,491.34 and 2,715.24 is: 3,746.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,704.94 : 6,491.34 = 2,715.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,704.94/6,491.34 = 2,715.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,704.94x = 6,491.34 × 2,715.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,704.94x = 17,625,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,625,546.02/4,704.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.18

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