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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,958.57, 6,842.99 and 2,720.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,958.57, 6,842.99 and 2,720.45 is: 3,754.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,958.57 : 6,842.99 = 2,720.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,958.57/6,842.99 = 2,720.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,958.57x = 6,842.99 × 2,720.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,958.57x = 18,616,012.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,616,012.15/4,958.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.31

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