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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.22, 6,573.15 and 2,651.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.22, 6,573.15 and 2,651.22 is: 3,979.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.22 : 6,573.15 = 2,651.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.22/6,573.15 = 2,651.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.22x = 6,573.15 × 2,651.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.22x = 17,426,866.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,426,866.74/4,379.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.45

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