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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.50, 6,501.92 and 2,722.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.50, 6,501.92 and 2,722.46 is: 3,757.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.50 : 6,501.92 = 2,722.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.50/6,501.92 = 2,722.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.50x = 6,501.92 × 2,722.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.50x = 17,701,171.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701,171.00/4,710.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.81

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