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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,829.25, 6,664.37 and 2,621.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,829.25, 6,664.37 and 2,621.25 is: 3,617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,829.25 : 6,664.37 = 2,621.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,829.25/6,664.37 = 2,621.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,829.25x = 6,664.37 × 2,621.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,829.25x = 17,468,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,468,966.76/4,829.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.33

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