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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.62, 3,984.99 and 2,370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.62, 3,984.99 and 2,370.50 is: 3,557.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.62 : 3,984.99 = 2,370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.62/3,984.99 = 2,370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.62x = 3,984.99 × 2,370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.62x = 9,446,418.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,446,418.80/2,655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.14

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