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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.16, 3,651.84 and 2,231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.16, 3,651.84 and 2,231.04 is: 3,073.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.16 : 3,651.84 = 2,231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.16/3,651.84 = 2,231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.16x = 3,651.84 × 2,231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.16x = 8,147,401.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,147,401.11/2,651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.15

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