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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.23, 3,658.69 and 1,472.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.23, 3,658.69 and 1,472.30 is: 2,031.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.23 : 3,658.69 = 1,472.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.23/3,658.69 = 1,472.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.23x = 3,658.69 × 1,472.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.23x = 5,386,689.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,386,689.29/2,651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.77

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