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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.16, 3,967.02 and 2,236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.16, 3,967.02 and 2,236.44 is: 3,346.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.16 : 3,967.02 = 2,236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.16/3,967.02 = 2,236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.16x = 3,967.02 × 2,236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.16x = 8,872,002.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,872,002.21/2,651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.46

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