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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.79, 5,955.32 and 2,722.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.79, 5,955.32 and 2,722.19 is: 3,755.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.79 : 5,955.32 = 2,722.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.79/5,955.32 = 2,722.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.79x = 5,955.32 × 2,722.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.79x = 16,211,469.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,211,469.16/4,316.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.45

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