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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.35, 6,844.98 and 2,722.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.35, 6,844.98 and 2,722.17 is: 3,756.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.35 : 6,844.98 = 2,722.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.35/6,844.98 = 2,722.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.35x = 6,844.98 × 2,722.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.35x = 18,633,199.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,633,199.21/4,960.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.43

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