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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.95, 6,837.60 and 2,716.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.95, 6,837.60 and 2,716.77 is: 3,749.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.95 : 6,837.60 = 2,716.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.95/6,837.60 = 2,716.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.95x = 6,837.60 × 2,716.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.95x = 18,576,186.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,576,186.55/4,954.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.02

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