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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.68, 3,823.96 and 2,345.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.68, 3,823.96 and 2,345.66 is: 3,516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.68 : 3,823.96 = 2,345.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.68/3,823.96 = 2,345.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.68x = 3,823.96 × 2,345.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.68x = 8,969,710.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,969,710.01/2,550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.60

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