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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.63, 4,065.31 and 2,451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.63, 4,065.31 and 2,451.68 is: 3,671.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.63 : 4,065.31 = 2,451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.63/4,065.31 = 2,451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.63x = 4,065.31 × 2,451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.63x = 9,966,839.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,966,839.22/2,714.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.53

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