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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.63, 7,249.52 and 2,610.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.63, 7,249.52 and 2,610.02 is: 3,916.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.63 : 7,249.52 = 2,610.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.63/7,249.52 = 2,610.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.63x = 7,249.52 × 2,610.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.63x = 18,921,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,921,355.94/4,831.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.15

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