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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.53, 6,845.51 and 2,722.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.53, 6,845.51 and 2,722.43 is: 3,756.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.53 : 6,845.51 = 2,722.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.53/6,845.51 = 2,722.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.53x = 6,845.51 × 2,722.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.53x = 18,636,445.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,636,445.71/4,960.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.95

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