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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.71, 6,841.59 and 2,719.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.71, 6,841.59 and 2,719.59 is: 3,753.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.71 : 6,841.59 = 2,719.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.71/6,841.59 = 2,719.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.71x = 6,841.59 × 2,719.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.71x = 18,606,319.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,606,319.75/4,957.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.01

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