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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.76, 3,259.73 and 2,359.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.76, 3,259.73 and 2,359.11 is: 3,254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.76 : 3,259.73 = 2,359.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.76/3,259.73 = 2,359.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.76x = 3,259.73 × 2,359.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.76x = 7,690,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,690,070.92/2,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.70

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