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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.57, 3,541.25 and 1,386.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.57, 3,541.25 and 1,386.49 is: 2,080.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.57 : 3,541.25 = 1,386.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.57/3,541.25 = 1,386.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.57x = 3,541.25 × 1,386.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.57x = 4,909,907.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909,907.71/2,359.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.85

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