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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.77, 3,539.64 and 1,319.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.77, 3,539.64 and 1,319.45 is: 1,980.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.77 : 3,539.64 = 1,319.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.77/3,539.64 = 1,319.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.77x = 3,539.64 × 1,319.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.77x = 4,670,378.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670,378.00/2,358.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.01

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