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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.72, 6,834.92 and 2,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.72, 6,834.92 and 2,714.80 is: 3,746.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.72 : 6,834.92 = 2,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.72/6,834.92 = 2,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.72x = 6,834.92 × 2,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.72x = 18,555,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,555,440.82/4,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.52

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