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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,834.78, 6,670.41 and 2,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,834.78, 6,670.41 and 2,710 is: 3,738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,834.78 : 6,670.41 = 2,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,834.78/6,670.41 = 2,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,834.78x = 6,670.41 × 2,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,834.78x = 18,076,811.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,076,811.10/4,834.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.91

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