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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.60, 7,251.68 and 2,611.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.60, 7,251.68 and 2,611.43 is: 3,918.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.60 : 7,251.68 = 2,611.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.60/7,251.68 = 2,611.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.60x = 7,251.68 × 2,611.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.60x = 18,937,292.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,937,292.96/4,832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.66

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