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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.80, 3,520.74 and 1,377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.80, 3,520.74 and 1,377.59 is: 2,063.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.80 : 3,520.74 = 1,377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.80/3,520.74 = 1,377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.80x = 3,520.74 × 1,377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.80x = 4,850,118.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,850,118.61/2,350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.18

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