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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,958.95, 6,843.44 and 2,720.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,958.95, 6,843.44 and 2,720.69 is: 3,754.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,958.95 : 6,843.44 = 2,720.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,958.95/6,843.44 = 2,720.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,958.95x = 6,843.44 × 2,720.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,958.95x = 18,618,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,618,878.77/4,958.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.60

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