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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.74, 6,841.59 and 2,719.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.74, 6,841.59 and 2,719.63 is: 3,753.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.74 : 6,841.59 = 2,719.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.74/6,841.59 = 2,719.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.74x = 6,841.59 × 2,719.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.74x = 18,606,593.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,606,593.41/4,957.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.04

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