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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.14, 3,252.60 and 1,821.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.14, 3,252.60 and 1,821.30 is: 2,511.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.14 : 3,252.60 = 1,821.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.14/3,252.60 = 1,821.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.14x = 3,252.60 × 1,821.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.14x = 5,923,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,923,960.38/2,359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.07

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