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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.67, 3,536.76 and 2,086.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.67, 3,536.76 and 2,086.29 is: 3,127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.67 : 3,536.76 = 2,086.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.67/3,536.76 = 2,086.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.67x = 3,536.76 × 2,086.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.67x = 7,378,697.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,378,697.24/2,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.01

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