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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.10, 3,961.77 and 2,358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.10, 3,961.77 and 2,358.34 is: 3,526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.10 : 3,961.77 = 2,358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.10/3,961.77 = 2,358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.10x = 3,961.77 × 2,358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.10x = 9,343,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,343,200.66/2,649.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.93

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