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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.48, 3,964.08 and 2,359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.48, 3,964.08 and 2,359.84 is: 3,529.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.48 : 3,964.08 = 2,359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.48/3,964.08 = 2,359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.48x = 3,964.08 × 2,359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.48x = 9,354,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,354,594.55/2,650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.40

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