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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,468.28, 5,204.22 and 2,651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,468.28, 5,204.22 and 2,651.80 is: 3,979.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,468.28 : 5,204.22 = 2,651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,468.28/5,204.22 = 2,651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,468.28x = 5,204.22 × 2,651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,468.28x = 13,800,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,800,550.60/3,468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.08

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