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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.26, 7,427.50 and 2,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.26, 7,427.50 and 2,611.20 is: 3,914.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.26 : 7,427.50 = 2,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.26/7,427.50 = 2,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.26x = 7,427.50 × 2,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.26x = 19,394,688
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,394,688/4,954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.75

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