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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.64, 6,845.77 and 2,722.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.64, 6,845.77 and 2,722.73 is: 3,757.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.64 : 6,845.77 = 2,722.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.64/6,845.77 = 2,722.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.64x = 6,845.77 × 2,722.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.64x = 18,639,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,639,149.12/4,960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.41

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