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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.28, 3,650.40 and 2,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.28, 3,650.40 and 2,252.08 is: 3,100.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.28 : 3,650.40 = 2,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.28/3,650.40 = 2,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.28x = 3,650.40 × 2,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.28x = 8,220,992.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,220,992.83/2,651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.76

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