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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.05, 6,844.85 and 2,721.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.05, 6,844.85 and 2,721.97 is: 3,756.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.05 : 6,844.85 = 2,721.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.05/6,844.85 = 2,721.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.05x = 6,844.85 × 2,721.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.05x = 18,631,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,631,450.66/4,960.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.30

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