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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.03, 3,972.54 and 2,417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.03, 3,972.54 and 2,417.60 is: 3,622.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.03 : 3,972.54 = 2,417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.03/3,972.54 = 2,417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.03x = 3,972.54 × 2,417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.03x = 9,604,009.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,604,009.36/2,651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.75

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