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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.38, 3,516.96 and 2,349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.38, 3,516.96 and 2,349.50 is: 3,239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.38 : 3,516.96 = 2,349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.38/3,516.96 = 2,349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.38x = 3,516.96 × 2,349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.38x = 8,263,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,263,097.52/2,550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.95

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