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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.59, 3,536.65 and 1,320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.59, 3,536.65 and 1,320.06 is: 1,978.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.59 : 3,536.65 = 1,320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.59/3,536.65 = 1,320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.59x = 3,536.65 × 1,320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.59x = 4,668,590.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,590.20/2,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.56

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