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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,958.54, 6,842.66 and 2,720.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,958.54, 6,842.66 and 2,720.39 is: 3,754.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,958.54 : 6,842.66 = 2,720.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,958.54/6,842.66 = 2,720.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,958.54x = 6,842.66 × 2,720.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,958.54x = 18,614,656.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,614,656.02/4,958.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.06

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