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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,922, 6,792.40 and 2,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,922, 6,792.40 and 2,714 is: 3,745.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,922 : 6,792.40 = 2,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,922/6,792.40 = 2,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,922x = 6,792.40 × 2,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,922x = 18,434,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,434,573.60/4,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.34

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