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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.74, 5,968.60 and 2,647.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.74, 5,968.60 and 2,647.51 is: 3,653.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.74 : 5,968.60 = 2,647.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.74/5,968.60 = 2,647.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.74x = 5,968.60 × 2,647.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.74x = 15,801,906.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,801,906.65/4,325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.00

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