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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,834.35, 6,670.81 and 2,709.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,834.35, 6,670.81 and 2,709.71 is: 3,739.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,834.35 : 6,670.81 = 2,709.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,834.35/6,670.81 = 2,709.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,834.35x = 6,670.81 × 2,709.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,834.35x = 18,075,920.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,075,920.44/4,834.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.06

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