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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.70, 6,499.68 and 2,720.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.70, 6,499.68 and 2,720.34 is: 3,754.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.70 : 6,499.68 = 2,720.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.70/6,499.68 = 2,720.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.70x = 6,499.68 × 2,720.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.70x = 17,681,339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,681,339.49/4,709.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.24

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