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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,819, 6,650.22 and 2,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,819, 6,650.22 and 2,611 is: 3,603.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,819 : 6,650.22 = 2,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,819/6,650.22 = 2,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,819x = 6,650.22 × 2,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,819x = 17,363,724.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,363,724.42/4,819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.18

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