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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827, 6,661.26 and 2,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827, 6,661.26 and 2,619 is: 3,614.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827 : 6,661.26 = 2,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827/6,661.26 = 2,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827x = 6,661.26 × 2,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827x = 17,445,839.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,445,839.94/4,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.22

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