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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,419.89, 6,096.96 and 2,651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,419.89, 6,096.96 and 2,651.12 is: 3,657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,419.89 : 6,096.96 = 2,651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,419.89/6,096.96 = 2,651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,419.89x = 6,096.96 × 2,651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,419.89x = 16,163,742.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,163,742.11/4,419.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.05

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