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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.75, 6,834.81 and 2,714.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.75, 6,834.81 and 2,714.71 is: 3,746.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.75 : 6,834.81 = 2,714.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.75/6,834.81 = 2,714.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.75x = 6,834.81 × 2,714.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.75x = 18,554,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,554,535.60/4,952.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.31

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