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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.72, 5,441.46 and 1,651.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.72, 5,441.46 and 1,651.51 is: 2,478.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.72 : 5,441.46 = 1,651.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.72/5,441.46 = 1,651.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.72x = 5,441.46 × 1,651.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.72x = 8,986,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,986,625.60/3,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.58

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