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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.49, 5,984.37 and 1,651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.49, 5,984.37 and 1,651.24 is: 2,475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.49 : 5,984.37 = 1,651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.49/5,984.37 = 1,651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.49x = 5,984.37 × 1,651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.49x = 9,881,638.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,881,638.60/3,992.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.06

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