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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.08, 6,838.08 and 2,716.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.08, 6,838.08 and 2,716.92 is: 3,749.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.08 : 6,838.08 = 2,716.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.08/6,838.08 = 2,716.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.08x = 6,838.08 × 2,716.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.08x = 18,578,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,578,516.31/4,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.39

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