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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.48, 3,519.86 and 2,339.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.48, 3,519.86 and 2,339.37 is: 3,488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.48 : 3,519.86 = 2,339.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.48/3,519.86 = 2,339.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.48x = 3,519.86 × 2,339.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.48x = 8,234,243.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234,243.19/2,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.38

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