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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.95, 4,767.26 and 2,658.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.95, 4,767.26 and 2,658.15 is: 3,670.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.95 : 4,767.26 = 2,658.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.95/4,767.26 = 2,658.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.95x = 4,767.26 × 2,658.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.95x = 12,672,078.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,672,078.88/3,451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.99

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