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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.84, 6,845.68 and 2,722.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.84, 6,845.68 and 2,722.68 is: 3,757.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.84 : 6,845.68 = 2,722.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.84/6,845.68 = 2,722.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.84x = 6,845.68 × 2,722.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.84x = 18,638,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,638,596.02/4,960.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.15

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