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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.60, 7,422.90 and 2,644.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.60, 7,422.90 and 2,644.60 is: 3,966.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.60 : 7,422.90 = 2,644.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.60/7,422.90 = 2,644.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.60x = 7,422.90 × 2,644.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.60x = 19,630,601.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,630,601.34/4,948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.90

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