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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.97, 6,494.85 and 2,717.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.97, 6,494.85 and 2,717.79 is: 3,750.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.97 : 6,494.85 = 2,717.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.97/6,494.85 = 2,717.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.97x = 6,494.85 × 2,717.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.97x = 17,651,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,651,638.38/4,706.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.11

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