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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.28, 6,837.33 and 2,716.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.28, 6,837.33 and 2,716.58 is: 3,749.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.28 : 6,837.33 = 2,716.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.28/6,837.33 = 2,716.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.28x = 6,837.33 × 2,716.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.28x = 18,574,153.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574,153.93/4,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.12

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