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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.14, 3,957.04 and 2,339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.14, 3,957.04 and 2,339.76 is: 3,492.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.14 : 3,957.04 = 2,339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.14/3,957.04 = 2,339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.14x = 3,957.04 × 2,339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.14x = 9,258,523.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,258,523.91/2,651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.28

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