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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.68, 6,845.72 and 2,722.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.68, 6,845.72 and 2,722.56 is: 3,757.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.68 : 6,845.72 = 2,722.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.68/6,845.72 = 2,722.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.68x = 6,845.72 × 2,722.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.68x = 18,637,869.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,637,869.83/4,960.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.12

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