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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.44, 3,952.32 and 2,465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.44, 3,952.32 and 2,465.76 is: 3,676.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.44 : 3,952.32 = 2,465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.44/3,952.32 = 2,465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.44x = 3,952.32 × 2,465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.44x = 9,745,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,745,472.56/2,650.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.93

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