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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.93, 3,526.29 and 1,801.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.93, 3,526.29 and 1,801.43 is: 2,691.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.93 : 3,526.29 = 1,801.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.93/3,526.29 = 1,801.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.93x = 3,526.29 × 1,801.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.93x = 6,352,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,352,364.59/2,359.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.76

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