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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,869, 6,719.22 and 2,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,869, 6,719.22 and 2,661 is: 3,672.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,869 : 6,719.22 = 2,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,869/6,719.22 = 2,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,869x = 6,719.22 × 2,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,869x = 17,879,844.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,879,844.42/4,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.18

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