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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.93, 5,976.37 and 2,651.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.93, 5,976.37 and 2,651.03 is: 3,659.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.93 : 5,976.37 = 2,651.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.93/5,976.37 = 2,651.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.93x = 5,976.37 × 2,651.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.93x = 15,843,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,843,493.02/4,329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.07

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