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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,692.95, 7,033.92 and 2,611.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,692.95, 7,033.92 and 2,611.97 is: 3,914.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,692.95 : 7,033.92 = 2,611.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,692.95/7,033.92 = 2,611.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,692.95x = 7,033.92 × 2,611.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,692.95x = 18,372,352.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,372,352.85/4,692.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.89

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