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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.80, 3,821.16 and 2,337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.80, 3,821.16 and 2,337.96 is: 3,500.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.80 : 3,821.16 = 2,337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.80/3,821.16 = 2,337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.80x = 3,821.16 × 2,337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.80x = 8,933,719.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,933,719.23/2,551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.95

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