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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.39, 6,845.53 and 2,722.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.39, 6,845.53 and 2,722.34 is: 3,756.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.39 : 6,845.53 = 2,722.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.39/6,845.53 = 2,722.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.39x = 6,845.53 × 2,722.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.39x = 18,635,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,635,860.14/4,960.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.94

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