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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.94, 6,501.41 and 2,721.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.94, 6,501.41 and 2,721.58 is: 3,755.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.94 : 6,501.41 = 2,721.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.94/6,501.41 = 2,721.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.94x = 6,501.41 × 2,721.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.94x = 17,694,107.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,694,107.43/4,710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.96

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