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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,951.88, 6,833.82 and 2,713.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,951.88, 6,833.82 and 2,713.92 is: 3,745.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,951.88 : 6,833.82 = 2,713.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,951.88/6,833.82 = 2,713.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,951.88x = 6,833.82 × 2,713.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,951.88x = 18,546,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,546,448.50/4,951.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.33

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