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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.92, 3,249.26 and 2,141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.92, 3,249.26 and 2,141.22 is: 2,948.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.92 : 3,249.26 = 2,141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.92/3,249.26 = 2,141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.92x = 3,249.26 × 2,141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.92x = 6,957,369.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,957,369.79/2,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.14

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