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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,718.41, 6,509.74 and 2,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,718.41, 6,509.74 and 2,830.60 is: 3,905.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,718.41 : 6,509.74 = 2,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,718.41/6,509.74 = 2,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,718.41x = 6,509.74 × 2,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,718.41x = 18,426,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,426,470.04/4,718.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.23

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