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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.88, 3,558.58 and 2,139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.88, 3,558.58 and 2,139.79 is: 3,223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.88 : 3,558.58 = 2,139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.88/3,558.58 = 2,139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.88x = 3,558.58 × 2,139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.88x = 7,614,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,614,613.90/2,361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.96

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