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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.28, 6,671.10 and 2,710.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.28, 6,671.10 and 2,710.50 is: 3,739.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.28 : 6,671.10 = 2,710.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.28/6,671.10 = 2,710.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.28x = 6,671.10 × 2,710.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.28x = 18,082,016.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,082,016.55/4,835.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.60

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