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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.88, 6,834.99 and 2,714.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.88, 6,834.99 and 2,714.84 is: 3,746.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.88 : 6,834.99 = 2,714.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.88/6,834.99 = 2,714.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.88x = 6,834.99 × 2,714.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.88x = 18,555,856.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,555,856.50/4,952.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.48

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