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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.14, 6,845.08 and 2,722.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.14, 6,845.08 and 2,722.23 is: 3,756.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.14 : 6,845.08 = 2,722.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.14/6,845.08 = 2,722.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.14x = 6,845.08 × 2,722.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.14x = 18,633,841.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,633,841.10/4,960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.72

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