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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.58, 6,838.68 and 2,717.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.58, 6,838.68 and 2,717.40 is: 3,750.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.58 : 6,838.68 = 2,717.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.58/6,838.68 = 2,717.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.58x = 6,838.68 × 2,717.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.58x = 18,583,429.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,583,429.03/4,955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.00

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