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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.20, 6,845.10 and 2,722.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.20, 6,845.10 and 2,722.17 is: 3,756.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.20 : 6,845.10 = 2,722.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.20/6,845.10 = 2,722.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.20x = 6,845.10 × 2,722.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.20x = 18,633,525.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,633,525.87/4,960.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.61

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