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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.76, 6,845.94 and 2,722.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.76, 6,845.94 and 2,722.85 is: 3,757.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.76 : 6,845.94 = 2,722.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.76/6,845.94 = 2,722.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.76x = 6,845.94 × 2,722.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.76x = 18,640,443.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,640,443.81/4,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.58

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