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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.59, 3,806.41 and 2,350.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.59, 3,806.41 and 2,350.63 is: 3,505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.59 : 3,806.41 = 2,350.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.59/3,806.41 = 2,350.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.59x = 3,806.41 × 2,350.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.59x = 8,947,430.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,947,430.75/2,552.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.24

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