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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.52, 6,838.59 and 2,717.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.52, 6,838.59 and 2,717.40 is: 3,750.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.52 : 6,838.59 = 2,717.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.52/6,838.59 = 2,717.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.52x = 6,838.59 × 2,717.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.52x = 18,583,184.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,583,184.47/4,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.00

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