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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.02, 3,815.35 and 2,364.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.02, 3,815.35 and 2,364.21 is: 3,535.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.02 : 3,815.35 = 2,364.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.02/3,815.35 = 2,364.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.02x = 3,815.35 × 2,364.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.02x = 9,020,288.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,020,288.62/2,551.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.95

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