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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.78, 6,501.77 and 2,722.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.78, 6,501.77 and 2,722.97 is: 3,757.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.78 : 6,501.77 = 2,722.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.78/6,501.77 = 2,722.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.78x = 6,501.77 × 2,722.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.78x = 17,704,137.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,704,137.51/4,711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.42

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