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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.03, 3,569.23 and 2,159.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.03, 3,569.23 and 2,159.83 is: 3,252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.03 : 3,569.23 = 2,159.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.03/3,569.23 = 2,159.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.03x = 3,569.23 × 2,159.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.03x = 7,708,937.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,708,937.19/2,370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.68

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