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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.90, 6,502.38 and 2,722.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.90, 6,502.38 and 2,722.64 is: 3,757.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.90 : 6,502.38 = 2,722.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.90/6,502.38 = 2,722.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.90x = 6,502.38 × 2,722.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.90x = 17,703,639.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,703,639.88/4,711.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.22

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