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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,409.13, 4,706.11 and 2,651.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,409.13, 4,706.11 and 2,651.19 is: 3,659.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,409.13 : 4,706.11 = 2,651.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,409.13/4,706.11 = 2,651.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,409.13x = 4,706.11 × 2,651.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,409.13x = 12,476,803.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,476,803.91/3,409.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.82

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