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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,705.39, 6,493.74 and 2,716.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,705.39, 6,493.74 and 2,716.07 is: 3,748.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,705.39 : 6,493.74 = 2,716.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,705.39/6,493.74 = 2,716.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,705.39x = 6,493.74 × 2,716.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,705.39x = 17,637,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,637,409.75/4,705.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.34

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