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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,718.31, 6,511.44 and 2,702.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,718.31, 6,511.44 and 2,702.09 is: 3,728.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,718.31 : 6,511.44 = 2,702.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,718.31/6,511.44 = 2,702.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,718.31x = 6,511.44 × 2,702.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,718.31x = 17,594,503.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,594,503.06/4,718.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.98

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