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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.10, 3,660.30 and 2,370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.10, 3,660.30 and 2,370.44 is: 3,272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.10 : 3,660.30 = 2,370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.10/3,660.30 = 2,370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.10x = 3,660.30 × 2,370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.10x = 8,676,521.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,676,521.53/2,651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.80

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