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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.62, 3,254.47 and 1,651.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.62, 3,254.47 and 1,651.51 is: 2,276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.62 : 3,254.47 = 1,651.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.62/3,254.47 = 1,651.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.62x = 3,254.47 × 1,651.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.62x = 5,374,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,374,789.75/2,360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.86

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