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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.48, 6,845.16 and 2,722.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.48, 6,845.16 and 2,722.24 is: 3,756.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.48 : 6,845.16 = 2,722.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.48/6,845.16 = 2,722.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.48x = 6,845.16 × 2,722.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.48x = 18,634,168.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,634,168.36/4,960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.53

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