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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.65, 6,834.63 and 2,714.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.65, 6,834.63 and 2,714.62 is: 3,746.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.65 : 6,834.63 = 2,714.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.65/6,834.63 = 2,714.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.65x = 6,834.63 × 2,714.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.65x = 18,553,423.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,553,423.29/4,952.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.16

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