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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.26, 3,545.91 and 1,582.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.26, 3,545.91 and 1,582.20 is: 2,378.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.26 : 3,545.91 = 1,582.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.26/3,545.91 = 1,582.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.26x = 3,545.91 × 1,582.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.26x = 5,610,338.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,610,338.80/2,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,378.01

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