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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.61, 6,704.80 and 2,705.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.61, 6,704.80 and 2,705.13 is: 3,733.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.61 : 6,704.80 = 2,705.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.61/6,704.80 = 2,705.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.61x = 6,704.80 × 2,705.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.61x = 18,137,348.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,137,348.86/4,858.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.04

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