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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.38, 3,518.47 and 2,068.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.38, 3,518.47 and 2,068.23 is: 3,084.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.38 : 3,518.47 = 2,068.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.38/3,518.47 = 2,068.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.38x = 3,518.47 × 2,068.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.38x = 7,277,005.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,277,005.21/2,359.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.29

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