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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.52, 5,987.68 and 1,651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.52, 5,987.68 and 1,651.04 is: 2,476.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.52 : 5,987.68 = 1,651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.52/5,987.68 = 1,651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.52x = 5,987.68 × 1,651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.52x = 9,885,899.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,885,899.19/3,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.73

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