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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.59, 3,804.92 and 2,349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.59, 3,804.92 and 2,349.63 is: 3,503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.59 : 3,804.92 = 2,349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.59/3,804.92 = 2,349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.59x = 3,804.92 × 2,349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.59x = 8,940,142.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,940,142.43/2,551.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.75

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