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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.10, 3,559.98 and 2,008.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.10, 3,559.98 and 2,008.35 is: 3,022.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.10 : 3,559.98 = 2,008.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.10/3,559.98 = 2,008.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.10x = 3,559.98 × 2,008.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.10x = 7,149,680.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149,680.01/2,365.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.99

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