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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.61, 4,404.39 and 2,689.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.61, 4,404.39 and 2,689.62 is: 4,013.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.61 : 4,404.39 = 2,689.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.61/4,404.39 = 2,689.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.61x = 4,404.39 × 2,689.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.61x = 11,846,151.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,846,151.95/2,951.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.46

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