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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.89, 6,841.85 and 2,719.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.89, 6,841.85 and 2,719.67 is: 3,753.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.89 : 6,841.85 = 2,719.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.89/6,841.85 = 2,719.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.89x = 6,841.85 × 2,719.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.89x = 18,607,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,607,526.38/4,957.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.11

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