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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.62, 4,763.16 and 1,959.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.62, 4,763.16 and 1,959.51 is: 2,704.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.62 : 4,763.16 = 1,959.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.62/4,763.16 = 1,959.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.62x = 4,763.16 × 1,959.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.62x = 9,333,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,333,459.65/3,451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.08

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