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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.34, 5,511.83 and 2,651.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.34, 5,511.83 and 2,651.28 is: 3,657.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.34 : 5,511.83 = 2,651.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.34/5,511.83 = 2,651.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.34x = 5,511.83 × 2,651.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.34x = 14,613,391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,613,391.39/3,995.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.61

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