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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.06, 3,539.67 and 1,205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.06, 3,539.67 and 1,205.62 is: 1,808.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.06 : 3,539.67 = 1,205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.06/3,539.67 = 1,205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.06x = 3,539.67 × 1,205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.06x = 4,267,496.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,496.95/2,359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.98

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