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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.06, 3,677.13 and 1,297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.06, 3,677.13 and 1,297.62 is: 1,946.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.06 : 3,677.13 = 1,297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.06/3,677.13 = 1,297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.06x = 3,677.13 × 1,297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.06x = 4,771,517.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,517.43/2,451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.72

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