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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.92, 7,485.71 and 2,651.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.92, 7,485.71 and 2,651.41 is: 3,975.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.92 : 7,485.71 = 2,651.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.92/7,485.71 = 2,651.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.92x = 7,485.71 × 2,651.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.92x = 19,847,686.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,847,686.35/4,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.96

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