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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.13, 3,966.71 and 2,381.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.13, 3,966.71 and 2,381.67 is: 3,563.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.13 : 3,966.71 = 2,381.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.13/3,966.71 = 2,381.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.13x = 3,966.71 × 2,381.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.13x = 9,447,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,447,382.30/2,651.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.53

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