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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.41, 6,499.40 and 2,693.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.41, 6,499.40 and 2,693.71 is: 3,716.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.41 : 6,499.40 = 2,693.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.41/6,499.40 = 2,693.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.41x = 6,499.40 × 2,693.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.41x = 17,507,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,507,498.77/4,710.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.77

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