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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,386.02, 6,571.60 and 2,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,386.02, 6,571.60 and 2,651 is: 3,972.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,386.02 : 6,571.60 = 2,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,386.02/6,571.60 = 2,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,386.02x = 6,571.60 × 2,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,386.02x = 17,421,311.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,421,311.60/4,386.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.01

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