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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.94, 5,468.19 and 2,853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.94, 5,468.19 and 2,853.34 is: 4,272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.94 : 5,468.19 = 2,853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.94/5,468.19 = 2,853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.94x = 5,468.19 × 2,853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.94x = 15,602,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,602,605.25/3,651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.42

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