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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,951.08, 6,832.49 and 2,713.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,951.08, 6,832.49 and 2,713.10 is: 3,744.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,951.08 : 6,832.49 = 2,713.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,951.08/6,832.49 = 2,713.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,951.08x = 6,832.49 × 2,713.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,951.08x = 18,537,180.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,537,180.89/4,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.07

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