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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.66, 6,834.51 and 2,714.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.66, 6,834.51 and 2,714.48 is: 3,745.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.66 : 6,834.51 = 2,714.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.66/6,834.51 = 2,714.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.66x = 6,834.51 × 2,714.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.66x = 18,552,140.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,552,140.70/4,952.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.89

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