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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.34, 6,838.58 and 2,717.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.34, 6,838.58 and 2,717.31 is: 3,749.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.34 : 6,838.58 = 2,717.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.34/6,838.58 = 2,717.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.34x = 6,838.58 × 2,717.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.34x = 18,582,514.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,582,514.01/4,955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.99

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