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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.70, 6,639.98 and 2,715.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.70, 6,639.98 and 2,715.78 is: 3,747.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.70 : 6,639.98 = 2,715.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.70/6,639.98 = 2,715.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.70x = 6,639.98 × 2,715.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.70x = 18,032,724.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,032,724.88/4,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.68

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