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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.79, 6,834.33 and 3,183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.79, 6,834.33 and 3,183.06 is: 4,392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.79 : 6,834.33 = 3,183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.79/6,834.33 = 3,183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.79x = 6,834.33 × 3,183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.79x = 21,754,082.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,754,082.45/4,952.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.29

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