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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.68, 6,512.51 and 2,493.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.68, 6,512.51 and 2,493.66 is: 3,740.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.68 : 6,512.51 = 2,493.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.68/6,512.51 = 2,493.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.68x = 6,512.51 × 2,493.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.68x = 16,239,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,239,991.92/4,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.49

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