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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.73, 5,951.74 and 2,634.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.73, 5,951.74 and 2,634.89 is: 3,636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.73 : 5,951.74 = 2,634.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.73/5,951.74 = 2,634.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.73x = 5,951.74 × 2,634.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.73x = 15,682,188.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,682,188.50/4,312.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.25

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