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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,692.43, 7,033.17 and 2,611.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,692.43, 7,033.17 and 2,611.45 is: 3,914.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,692.43 : 7,033.17 = 2,611.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,692.43/7,033.17 = 2,611.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,692.43x = 7,033.17 × 2,611.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,692.43x = 18,366,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,366,771.80/4,692.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.13

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