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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,648.64, 3,961.30 and 2,358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,648.64, 3,961.30 and 2,358.06 is: 3,526.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,648.64 : 3,961.30 = 2,358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,648.64/3,961.30 = 2,358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,648.64x = 3,961.30 × 2,358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,648.64x = 9,340,983.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,340,983.08/2,648.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.71

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