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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.29, 3,252.94 and 1,651.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.29, 3,252.94 and 1,651.81 is: 2,275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.29 : 3,252.94 = 1,651.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.29/3,252.94 = 1,651.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.29x = 3,252.94 × 1,651.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.29x = 5,373,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,373,238.82/2,361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.55

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