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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,724.94, 6,520.96 and 2,709.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,724.94, 6,520.96 and 2,709.06 is: 3,738.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,724.94 : 6,520.96 = 2,709.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,724.94/6,520.96 = 2,709.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,724.94x = 6,520.96 × 2,709.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,724.94x = 17,665,671.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,665,671.90/4,724.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.81

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