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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.80, 6,845.98 and 2,722.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.80, 6,845.98 and 2,722.64 is: 3,757.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.80 : 6,845.98 = 2,722.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.80/6,845.98 = 2,722.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.80x = 6,845.98 × 2,722.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.80x = 18,639,091.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,639,091.14/4,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.28

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