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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.66, 6,502.41 and 2,722.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.66, 6,502.41 and 2,722.37 is: 3,757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.66 : 6,502.41 = 2,722.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.66/6,502.41 = 2,722.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.66x = 6,502.41 × 2,722.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.66x = 17,701,933.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701,933.40/4,711.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.05

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