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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,951.40, 6,832.91 and 2,713.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,951.40, 6,832.91 and 2,713.27 is: 3,744.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,951.40 : 6,832.91 = 2,713.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,951.40/6,832.91 = 2,713.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,951.40x = 6,832.91 × 2,713.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,951.40x = 18,539,516.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,539,516.15/4,951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.30

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