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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.04, 3,656.64 and 2,301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.04, 3,656.64 and 2,301.12 is: 3,173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.04 : 3,656.64 = 2,301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.04/3,656.64 = 2,301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.04x = 3,656.64 × 2,301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.04x = 8,414,367.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,414,367.44/2,651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.99

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