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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.51, 3,861.68 and 1,751.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.51, 3,861.68 and 1,751.29 is: 2,625.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.51 : 3,861.68 = 1,751.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.51/3,861.68 = 1,751.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.51x = 3,861.68 × 1,751.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.51x = 6,762,903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,762,903.16/2,575.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.85

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