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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,879.06, 7,309.38 and 2,411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,879.06, 7,309.38 and 2,411 is: 3,611.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,879.06 : 7,309.38 = 2,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,879.06/7,309.38 = 2,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,879.06x = 7,309.38 × 2,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,879.06x = 17,622,915.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,622,915.18/4,879.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.95

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