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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,449.64, 4,758.97 and 2,651.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,449.64, 4,758.97 and 2,651.54 is: 3,657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,449.64 : 4,758.97 = 2,651.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,449.64/4,758.97 = 2,651.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,449.64x = 4,758.97 × 2,651.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,449.64x = 12,618,599.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,618,599.31/3,449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.95

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