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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.30, 3,247.24 and 2,077.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.30, 3,247.24 and 2,077.69 is: 2,859.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.30 : 3,247.24 = 2,077.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.30/3,247.24 = 2,077.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.30x = 3,247.24 × 2,077.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.30x = 6,746,758.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,746,758.08/2,359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,859.64

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