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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,805.61, 7,203.96 and 2,614.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,805.61, 7,203.96 and 2,614.56 is: 3,919.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,805.61 : 7,203.96 = 2,614.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,805.61/7,203.96 = 2,614.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,805.61x = 7,203.96 × 2,614.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,805.61x = 18,835,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,835,185.66/4,805.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.42

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