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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,810.62, 6,638.67 and 2,714.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,810.62, 6,638.67 and 2,714.70 is: 3,746.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,810.62 : 6,638.67 = 2,714.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,810.62/6,638.67 = 2,714.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,810.62x = 6,638.67 × 2,714.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,810.62x = 18,021,997.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,021,997.45/4,810.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.29

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