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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.02, 6,838.06 and 2,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.02, 6,838.06 and 2,717 is: 3,749.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.02 : 6,838.06 = 2,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.02/6,838.06 = 2,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.02x = 6,838.06 × 2,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.02x = 18,579,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,579,009.02/4,955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.53

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