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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.45, 3,248.26 and 2,008.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.45, 3,248.26 and 2,008.09 is: 2,764.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.45 : 3,248.26 = 2,008.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.45/3,248.26 = 2,008.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.45x = 3,248.26 × 2,008.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.45x = 6,522,798.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522,798.42/2,359.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.54

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