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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.70, 3,977.55 and 2,396.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.70, 3,977.55 and 2,396.55 is: 3,594.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.70 : 3,977.55 = 2,396.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.70/3,977.55 = 2,396.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.70x = 3,977.55 × 2,396.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.70x = 9,532,397.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,532,397.45/2,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.83

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