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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.46, 5,951.02 and 2,636.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.46, 5,951.02 and 2,636.67 is: 3,638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.46 : 5,951.02 = 2,636.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.46/5,951.02 = 2,636.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.46x = 5,951.02 × 2,636.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.46x = 15,690,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,690,875.90/4,312.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.50

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