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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.19, 5,974.73 and 2,651.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.19, 5,974.73 and 2,651.71 is: 3,659.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.19 : 5,974.73 = 2,651.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.19/5,974.73 = 2,651.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.19x = 5,974.73 × 2,651.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.19x = 15,843,251.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,843,251.29/4,329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.63

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