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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.76, 6,494.86 and 2,717.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.76, 6,494.86 and 2,717.96 is: 3,750.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.76 : 6,494.86 = 2,717.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.76/6,494.86 = 2,717.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.76x = 6,494.86 × 2,717.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.76x = 17,652,732.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,652,732.96/4,706.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.51

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