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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.98, 6,502.07 and 2,722.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.98, 6,502.07 and 2,722.26 is: 3,756.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.98 : 6,502.07 = 2,722.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.98/6,502.07 = 2,722.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.98x = 6,502.07 × 2,722.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.98x = 17,700,331.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,700,331.88/4,711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.45

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