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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.60, 3,759.66 and 2,350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.60, 3,759.66 and 2,350.80 is: 3,540.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.60 : 3,759.66 = 2,350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.60/3,759.66 = 2,350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.60x = 3,759.66 × 2,350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.60x = 8,838,208.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,838,208.73/2,496.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.10

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