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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.44, 3,538.68 and 1,320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.44, 3,538.68 and 1,320.48 is: 1,980.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.44 : 3,538.68 = 1,320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.44/3,538.68 = 1,320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.44x = 3,538.68 × 1,320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.44x = 4,672,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,756.17/2,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.45

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