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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.70, 3,969.88 and 2,495.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.70, 3,969.88 and 2,495.54 is: 3,724.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.70 : 3,969.88 = 2,495.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.70/3,969.88 = 2,495.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.70x = 3,969.88 × 2,495.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.70x = 9,906,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,906,994.34/2,659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.85

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