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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.56, 3,257.07 and 2,026.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.56, 3,257.07 and 2,026.65 is: 2,797.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.56 : 3,257.07 = 2,026.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.56/3,257.07 = 2,026.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.56x = 3,257.07 × 2,026.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.56x = 6,600,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,600,940.92/2,359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.53

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