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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.32, 4,424.10 and 2,513.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.32, 4,424.10 and 2,513.56 is: 3,767.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.32 : 4,424.10 = 2,513.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.32/4,424.10 = 2,513.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.32x = 4,424.10 × 2,513.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.32x = 11,120,240.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,120,240.80/2,951.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.89

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