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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.61, 5,974.42 and 2,651.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.61, 5,974.42 and 2,651.49 is: 3,658.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.61 : 5,974.42 = 2,651.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.61/5,974.42 = 2,651.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.61x = 5,974.42 × 2,651.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.61x = 15,841,108.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,841,108.26/4,329.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.79

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