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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.82, 6,841.74 and 2,719.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.82, 6,841.74 and 2,719.72 is: 3,753.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.82 : 6,841.74 = 2,719.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.82/6,841.74 = 2,719.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.82x = 6,841.74 × 2,719.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.82x = 18,607,608.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,607,608.97/4,957.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.18

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