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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.94, 5,951.53 and 2,635.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.94, 5,951.53 and 2,635.16 is: 3,636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.94 : 5,951.53 = 2,635.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.94/5,951.53 = 2,635.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.94x = 5,951.53 × 2,635.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.94x = 15,683,251.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,683,251.97/4,312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.32

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