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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.64, 3,962.76 and 2,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.64, 3,962.76 and 2,359.20 is: 3,528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.64 : 3,962.76 = 2,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.64/3,962.76 = 2,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.64x = 3,962.76 × 2,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.64x = 9,348,943.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,348,943.39/2,649.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.38

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