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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.67, 6,834.83 and 2,714.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.67, 6,834.83 and 2,714.67 is: 3,746.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.67 : 6,834.83 = 2,714.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.67/6,834.83 = 2,714.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.67x = 6,834.83 × 2,714.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.67x = 18,554,294.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,554,294.38/4,952.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.32

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