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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.06, 5,312.61 and 2,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.06, 5,312.61 and 2,451 is: 3,382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.06 : 5,312.61 = 2,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.06/5,312.61 = 2,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.06x = 5,312.61 × 2,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.06x = 13,021,207.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,021,207.11/3,849.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.96

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