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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.87, 3,538.64 and 1,373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.87, 3,538.64 and 1,373.02 is: 2,058.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.87 : 3,538.64 = 1,373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.87/3,538.64 = 1,373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.87x = 3,538.64 × 1,373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.87x = 4,858,610.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858,610.36/2,359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.85

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