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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.88, 7,249.90 and 2,610.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.88, 7,249.90 and 2,610.27 is: 3,916.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.88 : 7,249.90 = 2,610.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.88/7,249.90 = 2,610.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.88x = 7,249.90 × 2,610.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.88x = 18,924,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,924,171.82/4,831.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.53

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