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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.60, 6,841.44 and 2,719.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.60, 6,841.44 and 2,719.44 is: 3,752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.60 : 6,841.44 = 2,719.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.60/6,841.44 = 2,719.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.60x = 6,841.44 × 2,719.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.60x = 18,604,885.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,604,885.59/4,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.80

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