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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.93, 6,846.08 and 2,722.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.93, 6,846.08 and 2,722.90 is: 3,757.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.93 : 6,846.08 = 2,722.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.93/6,846.08 = 2,722.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.93x = 6,846.08 × 2,722.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.93x = 18,641,191.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,641,191.23/4,960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.60

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