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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.62, 6,841.51 and 2,719.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.62, 6,841.51 and 2,719.51 is: 3,752.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.62 : 6,841.51 = 2,719.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.62/6,841.51 = 2,719.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.62x = 6,841.51 × 2,719.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.62x = 18,605,520.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,605,520.65/4,957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.92

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