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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.31, 3,823.02 and 2,159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.31, 3,823.02 and 2,159.49 is: 3,235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.31 : 3,823.02 = 2,159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.31/3,823.02 = 2,159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.31x = 3,823.02 × 2,159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.31x = 8,255,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,255,773.46/2,551.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.90

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