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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.52, 3,539.12 and 1,318.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.52, 3,539.12 and 1,318.84 is: 1,978.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.52 : 3,539.12 = 1,318.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.52/3,539.12 = 1,318.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.52x = 3,539.12 × 1,318.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.52x = 4,667,533.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,533.02/2,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.17

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