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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.59, 3,657.72 and 2,463.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.59, 3,657.72 and 2,463.87 is: 3,398.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.59 : 3,657.72 = 2,463.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.59/3,657.72 = 2,463.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.59x = 3,657.72 × 2,463.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.59x = 9,012,146.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,012,146.58/2,651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.77

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