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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.08, 6,844.98 and 2,721.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.08, 6,844.98 and 2,721.92 is: 3,756.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.08 : 6,844.98 = 2,721.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.08/6,844.98 = 2,721.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.08x = 6,844.98 × 2,721.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.08x = 18,631,487.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,631,487.96/4,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.29

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