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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.04, 6,844.64 and 2,721.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.04, 6,844.64 and 2,721.88 is: 3,756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.04 : 6,844.64 = 2,721.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.04/6,844.64 = 2,721.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.04x = 6,844.64 × 2,721.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.04x = 18,630,288.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,630,288.72/4,960.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.08

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