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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.82, 6,834.98 and 2,714.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.82, 6,834.98 and 2,714.66 is: 3,746.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.82 : 6,834.98 = 2,714.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.82/6,834.98 = 2,714.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.82x = 6,834.98 × 2,714.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.82x = 18,554,646.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,554,646.81/4,952.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.28

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