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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.88, 3,685.34 and 2,451.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.88, 3,685.34 and 2,451.56 is: 3,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.88 : 3,685.34 = 2,451.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.88/3,685.34 = 2,451.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.88x = 3,685.34 × 2,451.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.88x = 9,034,832.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,034,832.13/2,671.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.45

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