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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.40, 3,982.80 and 2,351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.40, 3,982.80 and 2,351.20 is: 3,522.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.40 : 3,982.80 = 2,351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.40/3,982.80 = 2,351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.40x = 3,982.80 × 2,351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.40x = 9,364,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,364,359.36/2,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.55

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