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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.64, 3,972.24 and 2,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.64, 3,972.24 and 2,351.16 is: 3,518.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.64 : 3,972.24 = 2,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.64/3,972.24 = 2,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.64x = 3,972.24 × 2,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.64x = 9,339,371.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,339,371.80/2,654.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.13

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