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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,867.52, 5,336.40 and 2,451.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,867.52, 5,336.40 and 2,451.76 is: 3,382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,867.52 : 5,336.40 = 2,451.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,867.52/5,336.40 = 2,451.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,867.52x = 5,336.40 × 2,451.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,867.52x = 13,083,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,083,572.06/3,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.94

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