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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.23, 3,541.59 and 1,265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.23, 3,541.59 and 1,265.73 is: 1,900.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.23 : 3,541.59 = 1,265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.23/3,541.59 = 1,265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.23x = 3,541.59 × 1,265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.23x = 4,482,707.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,707.97/2,359.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.07

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