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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,951.58, 7,425.49 and 1,619.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,951.58, 7,425.49 and 1,619.05 is: 2,427.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,951.58 : 7,425.49 = 1,619.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,951.58/7,425.49 = 1,619.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,951.58x = 7,425.49 × 1,619.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,951.58x = 12,022,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,022,239.58/4,951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.96

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