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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472.39, 3,703.52 and 1,651.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472.39, 3,703.52 and 1,651.05 is: 2,473.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472.39 : 3,703.52 = 1,651.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472.39/3,703.52 = 1,651.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472.39x = 3,703.52 × 1,651.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472.39x = 6,114,700.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,114,700.82/2,472.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.19

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