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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,951.65, 5,446.94 and 2,675.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,951.65, 5,446.94 and 2,675.13 is: 3,687.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,951.65 : 5,446.94 = 2,675.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,951.65/5,446.94 = 2,675.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,951.65x = 5,446.94 × 2,675.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,951.65x = 14,571,255.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,571,255.04/3,951.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.39

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