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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,962.74, 5,945.46 and 2,651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,962.74, 5,945.46 and 2,651.80 is: 3,978.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,962.74 : 5,945.46 = 2,651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,962.74/5,945.46 = 2,651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,962.74x = 5,945.46 × 2,651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,962.74x = 15,766,170.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,766,170.83/3,962.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.60

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