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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.62, 6,834.60 and 2,714.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.62, 6,834.60 and 2,714.53 is: 3,746.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.62 : 6,834.60 = 2,714.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.62/6,834.60 = 2,714.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.62x = 6,834.60 × 2,714.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.62x = 18,552,726.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,552,726.74/4,952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.04

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