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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.96, 6,846.11 and 2,722.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.96, 6,846.11 and 2,722.82 is: 3,757.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.96 : 6,846.11 = 2,722.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.96/6,846.11 = 2,722.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.96x = 6,846.11 × 2,722.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.96x = 18,640,683.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,640,683.77/4,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.48

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