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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.03, 6,499.57 and 2,720.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.03, 6,499.57 and 2,720.46 is: 3,754.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.03 : 6,499.57 = 2,720.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.03/6,499.57 = 2,720.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.03x = 6,499.57 × 2,720.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.03x = 17,681,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,681,820.20/4,710.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.08

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