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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.97, 3,249.36 and 2,005.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.97, 3,249.36 and 2,005.19 is: 2,760.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.97 : 3,249.36 = 2,005.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.97/3,249.36 = 2,005.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.97x = 3,249.36 × 2,005.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.97x = 6,515,567.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,515,567.93/2,359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.87

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