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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,951.71, 5,447.03 and 2,675.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,951.71, 5,447.03 and 2,675.19 is: 3,687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,951.71 : 5,447.03 = 2,675.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,951.71/5,447.03 = 2,675.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,951.71x = 5,447.03 × 2,675.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,951.71x = 14,571,826.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,571,826.63/3,951.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.47

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