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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.21, 5,463.84 and 2,674.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.21, 5,463.84 and 2,674.89 is: 4,002.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.21 : 5,463.84 = 2,674.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.21/5,463.84 = 2,674.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.21x = 5,463.84 × 2,674.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.21x = 14,615,170.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,615,170.98/3,651.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.83

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