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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.42, 6,672.88 and 2,710.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.42, 6,672.88 and 2,710.97 is: 3,741.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.42 : 6,672.88 = 2,710.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.42/6,672.88 = 2,710.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.42x = 6,672.88 × 2,710.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.42x = 18,089,977.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,089,977.49/4,835.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.14

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