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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.74, 6,834.83 and 2,714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.74, 6,834.83 and 2,714.56 is: 3,746.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.74 : 6,834.83 = 2,714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.74/6,834.83 = 2,714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.74x = 6,834.83 × 2,714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.74x = 18,553,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,553,542.55/4,952.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.12

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