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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710, 6,499.80 and 2,614.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710, 6,499.80 and 2,614.08 is: 3,607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710 : 6,499.80 = 2,614.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710/6,499.80 = 2,614.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710x = 6,499.80 × 2,614.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710x = 16,990,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,990,997.18/4,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.43

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