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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.84, 5,580.68 and 2,650.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.84, 5,580.68 and 2,650.16 is: 3,651.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.84 : 5,580.68 = 2,650.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.84/5,580.68 = 2,650.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.84x = 5,580.68 × 2,650.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.84x = 14,789,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,789,694.91/4,049.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.92

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