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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.63, 6,049.62 and 2,651.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.63, 6,049.62 and 2,651.67 is: 3,969.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.63 : 6,049.62 = 2,651.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.63/6,049.62 = 2,651.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.63x = 6,049.62 × 2,651.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.63x = 16,041,595.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,041,595.87/4,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.09

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