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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.68, 3,674.76 and 1,295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.68, 3,674.76 and 1,295.12 is: 1,941.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.68 : 3,674.76 = 1,295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.68/3,674.76 = 1,295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.68x = 3,674.76 × 1,295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.68x = 4,759,255.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,255.17/2,451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.22

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