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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.08, 3,656.34 and 1,852.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.08, 3,656.34 and 1,852.56 is: 2,555.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.08 : 3,656.34 = 1,852.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.08/3,656.34 = 1,852.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.08x = 3,656.34 × 1,852.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.08x = 6,773,589.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,773,589.23/2,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.99

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