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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.32, 7,237.29 and 2,611.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.32, 7,237.29 and 2,611.06 is: 3,908.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.32 : 7,237.29 = 2,611.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.32/7,237.29 = 2,611.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.32x = 7,237.29 × 2,611.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.32x = 18,896,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,896,998.43/4,835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.12

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