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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,326.81, 5,971.46 and 2,649.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,326.81, 5,971.46 and 2,649.34 is: 3,656.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,326.81 : 5,971.46 = 2,649.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,326.81/5,971.46 = 2,649.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,326.81x = 5,971.46 × 2,649.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,326.81x = 15,820,414.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,820,414.59/4,326.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.37

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