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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.65, 3,991.70 and 2,352.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.65, 3,991.70 and 2,352.25 is: 3,530.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.65 : 3,991.70 = 2,352.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.65/3,991.70 = 2,352.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.65x = 3,991.70 × 2,352.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.65x = 9,389,476.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,389,476.33/2,659.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.34

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