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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.64, 3,655.80 and 1,853.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.64, 3,655.80 and 1,853.72 is: 2,556.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.64 : 3,655.80 = 1,853.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.64/3,655.80 = 1,853.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.64x = 3,655.80 × 1,853.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.64x = 6,776,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,776,829.58/2,650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.68

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