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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.41, 4,867.79 and 2,951.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.41, 4,867.79 and 2,951.37 is: 4,403.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.41 : 4,867.79 = 2,951.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.41/4,867.79 = 2,951.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.41x = 4,867.79 × 2,951.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.41x = 14,366,634.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,366,634.62/3,262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.69

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