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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,807.70, 6,634.36 and 2,711.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,807.70, 6,634.36 and 2,711.69 is: 3,741.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,807.70 : 6,634.36 = 2,711.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,807.70/6,634.36 = 2,711.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,807.70x = 6,634.36 × 2,711.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,807.70x = 17,990,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,990,327.67/4,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.98

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