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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.98, 6,496.81 and 2,718.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.98, 6,496.81 and 2,718.77 is: 3,752.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.98 : 6,496.81 = 2,718.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.98/6,496.81 = 2,718.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.98x = 6,496.81 × 2,718.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.98x = 17,663,292.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,663,292.84/4,706.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.58

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