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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.75, 7,251.92 and 2,611.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.75, 7,251.92 and 2,611.59 is: 3,918.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.75 : 7,251.92 = 2,611.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.75/7,251.92 = 2,611.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.75x = 7,251.92 × 2,611.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.75x = 18,939,041.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,939,041.75/4,832.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.90

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