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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806, 7,209 and 2,614.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806, 7,209 and 2,614.68 is: 3,922.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806 : 7,209 = 2,614.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806/7,209 = 2,614.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806x = 7,209 × 2,614.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806x = 18,849,228.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,849,228.12/4,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.02

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