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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.46, 6,831.68 and 2,712.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.46, 6,831.68 and 2,712.55 is: 3,743.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.46 : 6,831.68 = 2,712.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.46/6,831.68 = 2,712.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.46x = 6,831.68 × 2,712.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.46x = 18,531,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,531,273.58/4,950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.34

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