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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.70, 6,632.98 and 2,710.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.70, 6,632.98 and 2,710.69 is: 3,740.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.70 : 6,632.98 = 2,710.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.70/6,632.98 = 2,710.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.70x = 6,632.98 × 2,710.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.70x = 17,979,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,979,929.20/4,806.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.60

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