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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.48, 3,531.92 and 2,009.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.48, 3,531.92 and 2,009.56 is: 3,008.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.48 : 3,531.92 = 2,009.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.48/3,531.92 = 2,009.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.48x = 3,531.92 × 2,009.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.48x = 7,097,605.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,097,605.16/2,359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.12

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