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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.51, 4,382.64 and 2,451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.51, 4,382.64 and 2,451.36 is: 3,672.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.51 : 4,382.64 = 2,451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.51/4,382.64 = 2,451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.51x = 4,382.64 × 2,451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.51x = 10,743,428.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,743,428.39/2,925.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.33

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