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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.23, 3,537.30 and 2,030.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.23, 3,537.30 and 2,030.25 is: 3,044.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.23 : 3,537.30 = 2,030.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.23/3,537.30 = 2,030.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.23x = 3,537.30 × 2,030.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.23x = 7,181,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,181,603.33/2,359.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.05

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