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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.94, 6,845.88 and 2,722.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.94, 6,845.88 and 2,722.85 is: 3,757.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.94 : 6,845.88 = 2,722.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.94/6,845.88 = 2,722.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.94x = 6,845.88 × 2,722.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.94x = 18,640,344.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,640,344.52/4,960.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.42

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