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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.81, 3,985.14 and 2,351.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.81, 3,985.14 and 2,351.26 is: 3,524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.81 : 3,985.14 = 2,351.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.81/3,985.14 = 2,351.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.81x = 3,985.14 × 2,351.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.81x = 9,370,100.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,370,100.28/2,658.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.17

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