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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.49, 5,398.89 and 1,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.49, 5,398.89 and 1,651 is: 2,475.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.49 : 5,398.89 = 1,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.49/5,398.89 = 1,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.49x = 5,398.89 × 1,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.49x = 8,913,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,913,567.39/3,600.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.65

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