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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.56, 7,439.46 and 2,651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.56, 7,439.46 and 2,651.80 is: 3,976.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.56 : 7,439.46 = 2,651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.56/7,439.46 = 2,651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.56x = 7,439.46 × 2,651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.56x = 19,727,960.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,727,960.03/4,961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.16

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