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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.91, 3,536.92 and 2,066.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.91, 3,536.92 and 2,066.79 is: 3,097.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.91 : 3,536.92 = 2,066.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.91/3,536.92 = 2,066.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.91x = 3,536.92 × 2,066.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.91x = 7,310,060.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,310,060.55/2,359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.61

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