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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.64, 3,827.46 and 2,308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.64, 3,827.46 and 2,308.64 is: 3,462.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.64 : 3,827.46 = 2,308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.64/3,827.46 = 2,308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.64x = 3,827.46 × 2,308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.64x = 8,836,227.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,836,227.25/2,551.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.96

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