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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.70, 6,841.72 and 2,719.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.70, 6,841.72 and 2,719.44 is: 3,752.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.70 : 6,841.72 = 2,719.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.70/6,841.72 = 2,719.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.70x = 6,841.72 × 2,719.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.70x = 18,605,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,605,647.04/4,957.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.88

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