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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,820, 6,651.60 and 2,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,820, 6,651.60 and 2,612 is: 3,604.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,820 : 6,651.60 = 2,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,820/6,651.60 = 2,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,820x = 6,651.60 × 2,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,820x = 17,373,979.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,373,979.20/4,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.56

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