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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.25, 6,498.54 and 2,718.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.25, 6,498.54 and 2,718.51 is: 3,752.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.25 : 6,498.54 = 2,718.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.25/6,498.54 = 2,718.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.25x = 6,498.54 × 2,718.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.25x = 17,666,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,666,332.38/4,708.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.21

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