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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.35, 6,836.83 and 2,716.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.35, 6,836.83 and 2,716.19 is: 3,748.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.35 : 6,836.83 = 2,716.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.35/6,836.83 = 2,716.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.35x = 6,836.83 × 2,716.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.35x = 18,570,129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,570,129.28/4,954.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.25

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