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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.66, 3,659.52 and 1,951.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.66, 3,659.52 and 1,951.50 is: 2,927.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.66 : 3,659.52 = 1,951.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.66/3,659.52 = 1,951.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.66x = 3,659.52 × 1,951.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.66x = 7,141,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,141,553.28/2,439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.27

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