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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.50, 3,250.92 and 1,759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.50, 3,250.92 and 1,759.44 is: 2,424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.50 : 3,250.92 = 1,759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.50/3,250.92 = 1,759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.50x = 3,250.92 × 1,759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.50x = 5,719,798.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,719,798.68/2,359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.16

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